Writing desk that features a cylinder front opening over 3 drawers; mahogany veneer over oak, dovetail and hand wrought nailed construction. Interior has numerous drawers and cubby-holes. Cabriole legs with ormolu mounts and ormolu escutcheons; features drawer pulls in elaborate swag garlands and bows. There are some minor veneer repairs that have been acceptably done. Some gilding loss on ormolu mounts on legs.