Victorian Inlaid Rosewood Writing Desk by Jas Shoolbred

This is a fine quality late 19th Century Victorian period inlaid rosewood writing desk by Jas Shoolbred of London. Well constructed in solid rosewood with attractive rosewood veneers. Decorated throughout with. Decorated throughout with floral marquetry inlaid detailing. The super-structure with a central mirror fitted with its original beveled plate glass (some minor foxing), flanked by two short drawers and all surmounted with a solid brass gallery and a central crest. The table is fitted with a sumptuous red leather writing surface decorated with gilt tooling to the surround. To the freeze there are 3 drawers, each fitted with their original solid brass pulls. All standing on elegant cabriole legs which terminate in their original brass and ceramic caps and castors.