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Drawing or writing table

Date1760-1780

OriginEngland

MediumMahogany, oak, and deal

DimensionsOH: 30"; OW: 29 5/8; OD: 21"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1947-574

DescriptionWriting table is rectangular with straight skirts molded along bottom edge; supported on four legs essentially square in section, chamfered on inside edge and molded on outside edge; rectangular top, molded on four sides, hinged at front and supported by ratcheted frame work in such a manner that it can be raised and set at various angles facing front or back of table; rectangular book rest fits into brass bound holes near front edge of top; front half of front legs pulls forward to reveal compartmented drawer consisting of six square compartments with small drawers beneath two front side compartments; center rear compartment divided by adjustable partition; green baize covered slide pulls over compartment; small rectangular instrument tray with three square and one rectangular compartment folds out from beneath right side; front fitted with single brass bail handled pull and oval brass escutcheon cover and plate.

Woods: Primary: Mahogany Secondary: Oak-framing; Deal- bottom of slideMark(s)"W. Bonner N. 15 Tooley St." stamped on top of drawer lock