Antique English Oak & Leather Top Double-Sided Library Table Partner's Desk 1860 Drawings & Prints Emmanuel Villanis's artistic contributions primarily

Emmanuel Villanis's artistic contributions primarily revolved around sculptures

the back with a stepped cornice with lion's heads masks below with brass rings through their mouths

The Wellcome Collection London and The University of Cambridge UK

possibly a novitiate or monastic trainee

The table locks into place with the original brass latch

Antique English Oak & Leather Top Double-Sided Library Table Partner's Desk 1860 Drawings & Prints Emmanuel Villanis's artistic contributions primarilyAn exceptional antique 19th Century double sided oak and leather topped library table, partner's desk, circa 1860. The overhanging top with a molded edge and is fitted with a three section tooled and gilded inset leather writing surface. Both the long sides are fitted with functioning twin drawers, each with two turn bun shaped handles, the table is so named a "Partner's" table or desk as it allows two sitters ample room to work and have the use of a