A Regency Mahogany Writing Desk in the Manner of Thomas Hope c.1805-10 sub-Art & Sculpture There is a little old

There is a little old worming to rear support and some discreet restoration to three areas where minor repairs have been needed

developed in the early 18th century

There is evidence of a small hole drilled to the underside of the base for attachment

or slippers

A Regency Mahogany Writing Desk in the Manner of Thomas Hope c.1805-10 sub-Art & Sculpture There is a little oldOrigin: EnglishPeriod: RegencyProvenance: UnknownDate: c. 1805 10Height: 33Width: 30Depth: 26 (all at extremities)The handsome and boldy drawn Regency period mahogany gentleman's writing desk, in two sections and in the manner of Thomas Hope (1769 1831) and the Egyptian revival, the hinged writing slope having the original distressed tooled Morocco leather writing surface above a single oak lined and cockbeaded drawer fitted with patinated brass