Antique 19th Century Architect's Mahogany Pedestal Desk Drafting Table 1870 Sculpture a rare and highly important

a rare and highly important piece of early American furniture

75" long X 17

Hoguet was also able to exhibit his early work in Paris and had his first successes

surrounded by fruit and a blue tall handled jug

Vinea became quite famous and wealthy in his lifetime and his work was particularly sought after in France

Antique 19th Century Architect's Mahogany Pedestal Desk Drafting Table 1870 Sculpture a rare and highly importantA good and unusual 19th century antique mahogany pedestal architect's drafting table, desk, circa 1870. The desk drafting table having a hinged lift up writing drawing surface that can be elevated or flat. To the front are two wide & deep file drawers to store drawings blueprints & each drawer has two recessed 'campaign' style brass handles. To each side is drawer to store pens, pencils and other drafting materials, the front of the drawers are carved