Drawing or writing table
Date1760-1780
OriginEngland
MediumMahogany, oak, and deal
DimensionsOH: 30"; OW: 29 5/8; OD: 21"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1947-574
DescriptionWriting table is rectangular with straight skirts molded along bottom edge; supported on four legs essentially square in section, chamfered on inside edge and molded on outside edge; rectangular top, molded on four sides, hinged at front and supported by ratcheted frame work in such a manner that it can be raised and set at various angles facing front or back of table; rectangular book rest fits into brass bound holes near front edge of top; front half of front legs pulls forward to reveal compartmented drawer consisting of six square compartments with small drawers beneath two front side compartments; center rear compartment divided by adjustable partition; green baize covered slide pulls over compartment; small rectangular instrument tray with three square and one rectangular compartment folds out from beneath right side; front fitted with single brass bail handled pull and oval brass escutcheon cover and plate.Woods: Primary: Mahogany Secondary: Oak-framing; Deal- bottom of slide
Markings"W. Bonner N. 15 Tooley St." stamped on top of drawer lock
1700-1730
1790-1800
1755-1775
1805-1810
1815-1820
1802-1810
ca. 1770
1790-1815
1707 (dated)
1795-1805
1700-1720
ca. 1740