A Satinwood Reading and Writing Table with Campaign Features, Possibly Irish, c.1800

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£12500

A Highly Unusual, Probably Unique, Satinwood Reading and Writing Table with Campaign Features, Possibly Irish, c.1800 Provenance The Grove family, Castle Grove, Donegal and by descent. The rectangular top, veneered in satinwood of the finest quality, operating on a ratchet and concealing a further ratcheted Morocco leather lined writing surface. A concealed button releases secret drawers and compartments for writing materials and hiding away valuables. In the sides of the frieze are pull out candle slides and a large drawer with gilded brass lions head and ring handles. The table top attaches

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A Satinwood Reading and Writing Table with Campaign Features, Possibly Irish, c.1800

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