Fine Regency mahogany secretaire architects table.

Fine Regency mahogany secretaire architects table. Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster. The rising top with removable book rest above a secretaire drawer with writing tray with rising reading/writing slope, sliding back to reveal fitted canisters, each with inlaid alphabetical oval, and containing two secret compartments. There are two faux drawer to the reverse, all standing on fine reeded legs to brass castors. Gillows estimate sketch book contains drawings for an almost identical table.