Bidspirit auction | George III Mahogany Kneehole Desk

George III Mahogany Kneehole Desk with Lift Top Interior, Some Damage To Interior Door. - FOR PICK UP OR TRANSPORT ONLY, ITEM WILL NOT SHIP! A George III mahogany kneehole desk featuring a rectangular top with a central recessed kneehole. The top is fitted with an inset black leather writing surface and a hinged lift-top section at the back that opens to reveal an interior storage compartment equipped with small vertical wood pigeonhole dividers. The desk is constructed with figured mahogany veneers and solid mahogany, with secondary wood visible in the drawers. The facade is organized with a single long drawer at the top following the bowed contour of the kneehole, flanked by two pedestals each containing three short drawers. The central kneehole features a recessed cupboard door. The desk is raised on ogee bracket feet. The drawers are constructed with hand-cut dovetail joints. All drawers and the central door are fitted with brass escutcheons, and the drawer fronts feature brass swan-neck bail handles. The sides of the desk are mounted with large brass carrying handles. The back is finished with rough-sawn planks. Width: 42.5 inches Depth: 31.5 inches Height: 32.5 inches.