Antique French Burr Walnut Marquetry Card / Writing / Dressing Table 19th C
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About this item
This is a rare late 19th century antique French ormolu mounted metamorphic burr walnut and floral marquetry card table, writing table and dressing table.
The shaped burr walnut top has walnut banding encompassing exquisite floral marquetry decoration and a stunning gilt bronze border.
The hinged top opens to reveal a green baize lined interior for playing cards. Sliding the top back reveals a compartment for writing, complete with an inset gold tooled green leather writing surface and two inkwells. If you then lift the writing surface you will reveal a dressing table with a compartmented birsdseye maple interior, complete with mirror.
It stands on elegant cabriole legs with gilded ormolu mounts and it is a superb and rare piece which is sure to get lots of attention wherever it is placed.
Condition:
In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, polished and waxed and the baize relined in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 77 x Width 72 x Depth 47 - Closed
Height 74 x Width 72 x Depth 94 - Open
Dimensions in inches:
Height 2 foot, 6 inches x Width 2 foot, 4 inches x Depth 1 foot, 6 inches - Closed
Height 2 foot, 5 inches x Width 2 foot, 4 inches x Depth 3 feet, 1 inch - Open
Our reference: 09336a
Internal Ref:
09336a
Date of manufacture : 19th Century
Additional Information
974812 (AB-182600)
W: 72cm (28.3")H: 74cm (29.1")D: 94cm (37")
19th Century
London, United Kingdom
Regent Antiques was established in 1980. Born out of a natural love for art and beautiful objects, we have been a highly respected member of the antique fraternity ever since. Industry bodies of which we are a member include LAPADA and CINOA. Over the decades our business has gradually evolved...