"Mahogany Writing Desk, Brass-plated, Napoleon III Period"
Beautiful mahogany writing desk with brass thread inlays. The writing part opens onto two mahogany storage compartments, and is covered with new leather, kid, gilded with fine gold with a small iron. Presence of an inkwell and an hourglass; the pencil case is removable the key works. The top of the writing desk is decorated with a monogrammed chiseled brass cartouche.