Indian Colonial Davenport Desk
Third quarter 19th century, of traditional form, the arched and pierced pediment above a superstructure fitted with five small drawers, over a slanted leather-inset surface opening to an interior fitted with two drawers over two faux drawers, one side fitted with a concealed spring-action drawer over a cupboard opening to four small drawers, raised on front supports in the form of a bird with a cobra in its mouth on top of an elephant, ending in lion feet, the whole richly carved in scrolling foliate patterns. Condition consistent with age.
Dimensions: 24-1/2" W x 24-1/2” D x 51-1/2" H