Circa 1800, retailer’s label “MILLER & BEATTY, LTD. HOUSE FURNISHERS, GRAFTON ST., DUBLIN” affixed beneath the table. This unusual table with hinged top tenting at the center, fitted with ratchet ends. When fully opened, a baise-lined hinged writing surface is exposed opening to a well. The top when fully extended further exposes a second storage well with hinge. All above a conforming apron fitted with candle slides, and single short pen and ink drawer, and a long drawer alternating with simulated drawers, joined to a short turned pedestal raised on a tripod base of three molded outswept legs terminating in ornate brass capped claw foot casters. SIZE: SIZE: 29-1/2″ h x 35″ w x 35″ d. CONDITION: Minor old restoration including some in the hinge area. Polished and otherwise very nice with fine professional polish. 49421-44 WAG (1,800-2,800)