French Empire Style Inlaid Burlwood Desk

Circa 1900, one part form, upper cabinets with hinged glass panel door, central mirror over a lower drawer, hinged slant from lid with rosewood finished interior with three drawers, hidden slide compartment, leather writing surface, case with scalloped skirt, cabriole legs with ormolu mounts, the whole featuring light wood scroll and foliate inlays.

56 x 34.5 x 21 in.

By Descent of the late Freda Fielding O’Leary, Ireland

Back panel with partial maker's label.

Old burn marks to central mirror shelf; slant lid with shrinkage cracks; leather surface with age appropriate scraping and wear; front right foot missing ormolu.