Charles X Transformable Travel Desk In Burr Walnut, 19th Century

Lovely little Charles X transformation desk in burr walnut Lyre-shaped base connected by a scalloped spacer Burr walnut wood Desk chest trimmed with brass around the edge as well as on the front and top Side handles that fold down for transport When the chest is opened, it reveals a beautiful writing desk with its inkwell compartments, its pen holder, its pen box with its lid and a bone fretel The desks rise to reveal a large storage chest The pen section can be removed to reveal a secret compartment Original lock that works Note: the old felt may need to be changed The flap has an internal closing system The top is slightly warped but this does not spoil the whole h: 69.4 cm w: 47.5 cm d: 28.5 cm Open writing desk: d: 57 cm w: 47.4 cm h for the Leg clearance: 52 cm