Constructed of padouck and Oriental hardwoods. The top, lid and side panels applied with gadrooned moldings, the case with four short drawers on each side, centering four longer slightly bowed drawers; the lid opening to reveal a compartmented interior, curved at the sides, with six cubbyholes with carved valances, below which are two curving side drawers, two short drawers and a long central drawer, the prospect door revealing a cubby, on either side a tall letter drawer, the fronts of each carved with bamboo-form design surmounted by foliate carving. Raised on an ornately carved apron with foliage, tendrils, and leafage, on four curving square feet with bellflower and foliate decoration.
The brass hardware are later replacements.
Height: 43 in. Length 41 3/4 in.