Mid 19th century, Holland. The rectangular case with bombe sides and hinged lid opening to an interior fitted with a bank of serpentine drawers, pigeon holes and prospect door, all with marquetry floral sprays and floral filled urns. The lid resting on lopers centering two long drawers above a scalloped apron raised on angular cabriole legs. The desk top with crossed floral filled cornucopia. The lid with dense floral marquetry, butterflies and birds all within a scrolling foliate border. The case sides each with a floral filled urn, the drawer fronts with floral filled cornucopia and butterflies. SIZE: 39″ h x 36″ w x 18-1/2″ d. CONDITION: Desk retains old if not original surface with good rich color and patina all with polished surfaces. The two part case with professionally stabilized shrinkage cracks, marquetry with normal and expected minor wear with minimal restoration. 51911-58 (3,000-5,000)