A George III rosewood, crossbanded and strung worktable, the adjustable top with an inset leather writing surface, flanked by a pair of drop-flap surfaces, each enclosing a compartment, with a gilt-metal mounted frieze and sliding floral decorated bag, raised on sweeping supports united by a stepped undertier, terminating in brass lion paw caps and castors, fully open 89cm wide 39cm deep 73cm high Condition report: Wear, scratches, repair and discolouration to leather. General knocks, scratches and wear throughout. Splits and fading. Some replaced veneer. One anthemion mount lost. A little wobbly. Split under adjustable top. One leg broken and repaired. Split to undertier. General wear and repair throughout commensurate with age and use.