FINE GILLOWS ARCHITECT’S DESK or LIBRARY TABLE

This Fine Georgian Mahogany Architect’s Desk or Library Table dates from circa 1820.

The Double-depth Secretaire Drawer pulls forward to reveal a baize-lined section, the centre of which can be raised on a ratchet.  When this section is slid back six compartments are revealed, each inlaid with letters of the alphabet.  There is a secret drawer behind.

The Desk top can be raised on two ratchets which sit in brass steps.

The quality, overall design and interesting features lead to the Gillows attribution.  Similar Desks are illustrated in Susan E. Stuart’s book on Gillows.

The Desk is free-standing with dummy drawers to the back.

The condition is good and everything operates well.

A truly remarkable piece of English Georgian Furniture.

Dimensions when closed:

Height: 37.75 inches (96 cm)

Width:  51 inches (130 cm)

Depth:  28 inches (71 cm)

Kneehole Height:  27 inches (69 cm)