A fine George III slant top desk or bureau secretary chest of elm, oak and padouk woods, c.1780 - an inlaid slant front drops to reveal a series of small drawers and document compartments, over a frieze of four graduated long drawers, the drawers with original brass hardware, flanked by two pull-out slides - which act as rests for the slant-top, and raised on bracket feet. The whole having elements of construction and design in the manner of Thomas Chippendale and of John McLean's work - the top 18th Century London cabinet makers. Dimensions: H 42 inches W 40.38 inches D 21.5 inches