English George II Chippendale Figured Padouk Wood Slant Front Desk related_l3093-98 Stamped: (back) London/ TA and

Stamped: (back) London/ TA and (front rim) 5

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English George II Chippendale Figured Padouk Wood Slant Front Desk related_l3093-98 Stamped: (back) London/ TA andDETAILS An antique,Georgian period fall front desk crafted of fine quality exotic figured padouk (padauk) wood which resembles plum pudding mahogany wood. The base with two short drawers over two graduated long drawers each mounted with brass bail handles and escutcheons, on bracket feet. The interior is fitted with small drawers. STYLE Chippendale Georgian PLACE OF ORIGIN England United Kingdom PERIOD George II (1727 60) Mid 18th century DATE Circa