"Louis XVI Style Marquetry Roll-top Desk "
A Louis XVI style marquetry roll-top desk. It opens with five drawers in the frieze and four drawers in the upper section, and a cylinder that reveals a sliding leather-lined top with four drawers. The wooden top is surrounded by an openwork brass gallery. It rests on four tapered legs ending in gilt bronze sabots. The back is also marquetry-lined. There are some minor chips, losses, and peeling of the veneer. Late 19th/Early 20th century. Dimensions: H 120 cm W 133 cm D 62 cm