Writing desk

Writing desk with inlaid brasswork. Two small drawers in front, brass carrying handles at each end. Wallet inside lid. The inside is fitted with a series of compartments with lift off lids and drawers. The desk stands on ball feet fitted with castors. The exterior is cedarwood, inside camphorwood, sandlewood and teak.

Object Details

ID: AAA3627
Type: Writing desk
Display location: Not on display
Date made: circa 1820
People: Captain Saunders
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 495 mm x 568 mm x 425 mm