Antique Writing Desk, French, Flame, Cedar, Bonheur Du Jour, Victorian, C.1860
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About this item
Our Stock # 18.8676
This is an antique writing desk. A French, flame mahogany and cedar bonheur du jour, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860.
Of wonderful proportion and rich in colour Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order Delightful flame stocks present warm caramel hues and fine grain interest Quality cedar stocks to the drawer boxes Ornate forms to the back stand with inset upper shelf Generously sized lower shelf between the serpentine sides Opening outwards, the writing slope presents a crimson skiver A suite of pen trays and cubbies sit behind the opening upper skiver compartment Wide drawer to lower fascia with circular wooden pulls The main drawer and skiver replete with inset brass-lined locks — matched key present The right hand side contains a second, pull-out drawer Raised upon a quartet of gently tapering turned legsThis is a fascinating antique writing desk, with a striking appearance and useful features. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the study or home office.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 61.5cm (24.25'')
Max Depth: 49cm (19.25'')
Max Height: 127.5cm (50.25'')
Writing Slope Width: 57.5cm (22.75'')
Writing Slope Depth: 43.5cm (17.25'')
Writing Slope Height: 75.5cm (29.75'')
Additional Information
18.8676 (AB-113210)
W: 61cm (24")H: 127cm (50")D: 49cm (19.3")L: 61cm (24")
Victorian (1837 to 1901)
Hele, United Kingdom
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