A Carlton House Desk of mahogany, the drawers crossbanded with rosewood. Based on a design for a a lady's drawing and writing table published by Sheraton in 1793. The prototype appears in the firm's Estimate Sketch Book in 1796. Stamped: Gillows Lancaster c 1800.
More information
Title of artwork, date
'Carlton House' Desk, c. 1800
Date supported
1983
Medium and material
Mahogany with rosewood crossbanding
Dimensions
104 x 160 x 88 cm
Grant
2091
Total cost
8364
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