Antique Cartographer's Folio Table, English, Lift Over, Library, Desk, Georgian

Our Stock # 18.8616

This is an antique cartographer's folio table. An English, mahogany lift over library table or desk, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800.

Rare and unusual, this fascinating table presents a fine appearance and versatility Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout Select stocks show fine grain interest and deep russet hues Dressed with faux drawer fascia, with a pair of useful drawers to the leading edge Of great proportion, the top opens to one end on brass hinges The fold over top can be held securely upon an articulated rest arm Each drawer fascia dressed with a pair of turned pulls and inset brass lined locks — key absent Attractive tapering turned legs ride smoothly upon a quartet of brass castors

This is a delightful antique cartographer's table, the inset folio to one end offers potential storage for many uses. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 96cm (37.75'')
Max Depth: 113cm (44.5'')
Max Height: 73.5cm (29'')

Folio Interior Width: 83.5cm (32.75'')
Folio Interior Depth: 50cm (19.75'')
Folio Interior Height: 11.5cm (4.5'')