with gilt-tooled leather-inset writing surface; Condition: hardware replaced and later; leather with losses and marks and probably a later replacement; cracks, scratches, gouges and incised ring-shaped marks to wooden part of top; case with scratches, marks, nicks and areas of heavy wear to finish; splits to each side of case; splits and gaps in drawer bottoms; five drawers missing lock plates; most drawers glide smoothly; no key; 49 inches wide; 23 inches deep; 29 inches high