Exceptional Burled Walnut Davenport Desk having a superstructure with hinged lid opening to a fitted compartment, above a tooled leather writing slope which opens to a bird's eye maple stationary well, and below a side cabinet door reveals four birds eye maple drawers. English Circa 1870. This form was originally made for shipbord use (hence the term "captain's desk"), but was quickly incorporated into the home because of its compact and convient size. ...click for details
Antique Edwardian “gypsy” table in nicely figured rosewood, having a hexagonal top supported by three turned, splayed legs and a triangular lower shelf. English, circa 1880.