Antique 19th Century Architect's Mahogany Pedestal Desk Drafting Table 1870 Decorative Arts but as his health continued

but as his health continued to decline he was forced to give up painting

which is the name of the vase

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

The coffer from the period of King Henry VIII having a hinged lid enclosing a storage area lined with 19th century newspapers

Antique 19th Century Architect's Mahogany Pedestal Desk Drafting Table 1870 Decorative Arts but as his health continuedA 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