Regency Curl Mahogany Small Ladies Writing Desk c.1820

This is a very elegant, small 19th Century Regency antique curl mahogany writing desk. It has a rectangular curl mahogany veneered top above three frieze drawers. Long central drawer contains a burgundy-coloured baize lined writing slide that can be adjusted to a convenient angle or removed. Flanked by two small drawers with the right-side drawer fitted for stationary items. Drawers with ebonised pull handles and continuous figuring to the curl mahogany veneers. Secondary slide housed below the central drawer. Top with recessed panels to sides and back. Raised on solid mahogany, shaped end supports with carved scroll detail to top and on out-swept small sabres, terminating in brass cap castors. End supports joined by a low, shaped stretcher. Retaining the original finish with a beautifully aged patina throughout.