Antique Mahogany Georgian Architect's Drafting Drawing Desk Table Chest Circa 1780

A rare George II mahogany architect's desk/chest, circa 1750.The desk/ top slides forward, thus allowing the sitter to work, the top having a drafting table that has an easel support to place the top at three different heights, the highest being 47" floor to top. The chest having a plan drawer which is flanked by two pen drawers with fitted interiors, there are five further drawers below, the desk/chest is raised on ogee bracket feet.The chest has the original 'batwing' brass handles and escutcheon plates, and is fitted with brass carrying handles to the sides. Condition is good.