Antique 19th Century Architect's Mahogany Pedestal Desk Drafting Table 1870 Recently Added 25" long X 16" tall

25" long X 16" tall X 13

The top sides of the desk are inlaid with quill pens

the frame being of easel form and having a crest with two birds astride a flowering urn

it is robust & stable

a fine & important  investment quality oil painting by the renowned Chinese artist Hu Shanyu

Antique 19th Century Architect's Mahogany Pedestal Desk Drafting Table 1870 Recently Added 25" long X 16" tallA good and unusual 19th century antique mahogany pedestal architect's drafting table, desk, circa 1870. The desk drafting table having a hinged lift up writing drawing surface that can be elevated or flat. To the front are two wide & deep file drawers to store drawings blueprints & each drawer has two recessed 'campaign' style brass handles. To each side is drawer to store pens, pencils and other drafting materials, the front of the drawers are carved