Antique English Oak & Leather Top Double-Sided Library Table Partner's Desk 1860 Drawings & Prints some with butterfly nets

some with butterfly nets

The table locks into place with the original brass latch

the cabinet retains the original finish

Emmanuel Villanis's artistic contributions primarily revolved around sculptures

Antique English Oak & Leather Top Double-Sided Library Table Partner's Desk 1860 Drawings & Prints some with butterfly netsAn exceptional antique 19th Century double sided oak and leather topped library table, partner's desk, circa 1860. The overhanging top with a molded edge and is fitted with a three section tooled and gilded inset leather writing surface. Both the long sides are fitted with functioning twin drawers, each with two turn bun shaped handles, the table is so named a "Partner's" table or desk as it allows two sitters ample room to work and have the use of a