Davenport Desk. Original dark finish; black and brass. Wood ;brass and leather. The desk has a slanted front, with a black leather writing surface, that lifts up to open a large storage compartment. It has a lock and an exterior brass keyhole escutcheon. Above is a long drawer, with lock and two triangular brass pulls, and two side compartments, with triangular brass pulls. Above this is a roll-top compartment containing double grooved pen slots and two compartments for inkwells. The lower front of the desk is outlined with molding and the upper desk is support on each side by scrolled brackets that extend forward under the writing surface and compartment. The desk rests on four bun feet on wooden rollers. The left side of the desk has graduated false drawers with brass pulls in a Chinese cut out design. The right side has four graduated drawers with matching brass pulls, brass keyholes and locks.

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