Antique 19th Century Architect's Mahogany Pedestal Desk Drafting Table 1870 Decorative Arts The coffer from the period

The coffer from the period of King Henry VIII having a hinged lid enclosing a storage area lined with 19th century newspapers

the guards holding a mace (Gada) and one hand on a dagger (Katar)

and the Glasgow Institute

His workshops were awarded the Russian Imperial warrant

a very similar inkwell is housed in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum

Antique 19th Century Architect's Mahogany Pedestal Desk Drafting Table 1870 Decorative Arts The coffer from the periodA good and unusual 19th century antique mahogany pedestal architect's drafting table, desk, circa 1870. The desk drafting table having a hinged lift up writing drawing surface that can be elevated or flat. To the front are two wide & deep file drawers to store drawings blueprints & each drawer has two recessed 'campaign' style brass handles. To each side is drawer to store pens, pencils and other drafting materials, the front of the drawers are carved