Antique Mahogany Georgian Architect's Drafting Drawing Desk Table Chest Circa 1780 Redo signed to the upper left

signed to the upper left "F Norman

23" tall X 18

A very nice and finely carved antique Chinese elm center table

13" wide (portrait)

the base marked "Thomas Corbett Shrewsbury Winner of 14 prizes"

Antique Mahogany Georgian Architect's Drafting Drawing Desk Table Chest Circa 1780 Redo signed to the upper leftA rare George II mahogany architect's desk chest, circa 1750. The desk top slides forward, thus allowing the sitter to work, the top having a drafting table that has an easel support to place the top at three different heights, the highest being 47" floor to top. The chest having a plan drawer which is flanked by two pen drawers with fitted interiors, there are five further drawers below, the desk chest is raised on ogee bracket feet. The chest has