Antique 19th Century Architect's Mahogany Pedestal Desk Drafting Table 1870 Decorative Arts The coffer from the period

The coffer from the period of King Henry VIII having a hinged lid enclosing a storage area lined with 19th century newspapers

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he and the actor Vasily Samoylov (who was an amateur painter) spent some time working on Nargen island

A very fine antique French Art Nouveau bronze and Champlevé Enamel jewelry box

His workshops were awarded the Russian Imperial warrant

Antique 19th Century Architect's Mahogany Pedestal Desk Drafting Table 1870 Decorative Arts The coffer from the periodA 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