American Late Victorian Mahogany Writing Desk

fourth quarter 19th century, attributed to R. J. Horner, New York, the rectangular top with a carved perimeter edge and rounded corners, both sides fitted with drawers with carved lion's-head pulls, the central drawer with like carving, each corner leg with a carved stylized lion and ending in carved paw feet, the side panels with leonine masques amidst leaf carving.
h. 30-1/2", w. 55", d. 34"

**In overall very good condition. It appears to retain an old, probably original surface that has been cleaned, touched up and polished. There is some rubbing to the finish at perimeter edges, minor dings and chips, and some abrasions along the inside edge of the kneehole opening. The case is tight and sturdy with no movement in the legs observed. Drawers slide freely. Locks present; no key. One foot exhibits indications of having been re-glued along the straight line where two boards were laminated together (visible in the catalogue photo).