Lot 257: A GEORGE III MAHOGANY PEDESTAL DESKCIRCA 1780

with a central frieze drawer flanked by a cupboard door to each side simulating a drawer and cupboard enclosing four drawers, opposed by a frieze drawer and two cupboard doors of similar form enclosing shelves, fitted throughout with the original Bramah locks, with large brass carrying handles to each side
76cm. high, 132cm. wide, 85cm. deep; 2ft. 6in., 4ft. 4in., 2ft. 9½ in.

Probably commissioned by Francis Russell, 5th Duke of Bedford (1765-1802). At Woburn Abbey, Bedfordshire, until sold, Property From Two Ducal Collections, Woburn Abbey, Christie's, 20 September 2001, lot 463.