Featured Age of library table?

I found this table at a yard sale for $40 a few years ago. It looks like a library table to me. There is a false drawer and a real drawer on each opposing side of the piece. Renaissance revival? I'm thinking 1920s, but hoping it is earlier. 43"L x 26W x 29H
I would love to hear everyone's opinions on this!
Also tagging @Ghopper1924

 

Nice table! Think more like 1890 or so.

 

Thank you Brad! This is good to hear.....the lions(?) face always makes me smile!

 

nice table.....great for Halloween !!

 

Oh, I love it. Lucky you!

 

1890s and very pretty!

 

Another vote for 1890s. Looks like mahogany. Super nice library table!

 

Ohhh it's a keeper.

 

It is a bit menacing in the dark! Haha

 

@Figtree3 @antidiem @pearlsnblume @komokwa
Thanks for all your comments. I'm so glad to hear that it is older than I thought!

 

Thanks @Ghopper1924
It was dusty, scratched and needed a bit of TLC when I got it. But it was one of those things that I couldn't walk away from!

 

funny , eh.( pronounced ay....like hay ...)..how some ' brown furniture ' still has that zing !!!!

 

Yes, it is rather zingy, isn't it?
I feel fortunate to have it!

 

it is anything but mind mannered !

 

Especially not for a mere $40! Lucky You! I know exactly where in my house I would place it, LOL.

 

Indeed wonderful and sturdy! Build to last with that heavy hardware.

 

Pulls look to have been replaced.

 

they don't conform to the bend in the wood, and look oversized....
is that where you're going.....?
or is it style?

 

Both.

 

I guess that's possible! Good observation. I took off the escutcheon and this is what it looks like.
Is it possible that the style of the pull was changed out early on, perhaps for the customer?
The plate doesn't fully conform to the curve of the drawer, as you've mentioned.