A transitional style kingwood parquetry desk, circa 1900, with a finely inlaid lattice weave top enclosing a deep cross banded border, the three frieze drawers and sides of similar decoration, delicate bell flower inlay to the canted corners above gently tapering cabriole legs, with restrained gilt bronze neoclassical mounts, sabots and laurel wreath handles, height 74 cm, width 125 cm, depth 67 cm