Antique 19th Century Architect's Mahogany Pedestal Desk Drafting Table 1870 Sculpture Portland architect Polly Povey Thompson

Portland architect Polly Povey Thompson

the picture was sold in 1981 by the "Beverley Hills Gallery" and comes with a certificate of Authenticity

Vinea became quite famous and wealthy in his lifetime and his work was particularly sought after in France

a rare and highly important piece of early American furniture

surrounded by fruit and a blue tall handled jug

Antique 19th Century Architect's Mahogany Pedestal Desk Drafting Table 1870 Sculpture Portland architect Polly Povey ThompsonA 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