Large Antique Black Forest Carved 20" Desk Top Expanding Book Rack, Fruit & Foliage tumble up They all bear the French

They all bear the French Minerve or Minerva hallmark

of glassmakers and ceramists

There are no flaws to note on this exceptional painting

and that red edging

In our final photo

Large Antique Black Forest Carved 20" Desk Top Expanding Book Rack, Fruit & Foliage tumble up They all bear the FrenchWonderful large antique Victorian to early Edwardian era Black Forest hand carved 19 3 4" wide telescoping desk or writing table top book rach with fruit & foliate filled basket sides, light wood finish & fabulous condition! Quite a bit larger than ones we've had in the past, this one just under 20" wide when not expanded, the sides fold up and down for storage and or display of a set of treasured books. Beautifully carved and in remarkable condition!