Lot 152

Structurally sound and generally very well presented, probably previously lightly restored and repolished; the leather to the top is a replacement of appropriate style.

There is some wear to the polish to the central art of the front edge of the top (the main working area), causing some dryness in the wood which shows as a variation in its colour. (This would be remedied by sympathetic light repolishing of the affected area.)

One key is present, fitting the locks of all three drawers, which operate well. However, the bolts of the lock of the central drawer are slightly out alignment with the mortice to accommodate them in the underside of the top (probably caused by minor movement in the drawer carcase) preventing the drawer from being locked. There is no such problem with the outer drawers, their locks and mortices engaging perfectly.



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