Antique 19th Century Architect's Mahogany Pedestal Desk Drafting Table 1870 Decorative Arts the guards holding a mace

the guards holding a mace (Gada) and one hand on a dagger (Katar)

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a very similar inkwell is housed in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum

Antique 19th Century Architect's Mahogany Pedestal Desk Drafting Table 1870 Decorative Arts the guards holding a maceA 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