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Large 19th Century French Empire Style Flame Mahogany Cylinder Desk

£16,750    $21,449    €20,211
An exceptionally fine French Empire style ormolu-mounted mahogany Cylinder-Bureau from the mid 19th century. Of generous proportions and fine construction in solid mahogany and attractive flame mahogany veneers. Embellished throughout with crisply cast ormolu mounts. A rectangular marble top sits over three drawers to the frieze. The cylinder is decorated with winged victories and a central chariot. It opens to reveal a fitted interior and a pull-out writing surface fitted with sumptuous leather complete with gilt tooled decoration. To the sides of the desk are further pull-out slides, again fitted with leather surfaces. To the base is a series of short drawers flanking a longer central drawer. The cylinder and all of the drawers are lockable (keys supplied). All standing on elegant legs with ormolu griffins ending in ormolu lion paws. The desk is finished to the rear so could be free-standing within a room if desired. Cleaned and waxed in our workshops and now offered for sale in very good original condition. Splits into 3 sections for ease of installation.
 
Dimensions:
 
Width 150cms
 
Depth 74cms
 
Overall height 127cms
 
Height of kneehole 59cms
 
Height or writing surface 75cms
 
Internal Reference: 18143
Antique Number: SA1039323
Dateline of this antique is 1860
Height is 127cm (50.0inches)
Width is 150cm (59.1inches)
Depth is 74cm (29.1inches)
Antique #SA1039323, shown on this page, originates from 1860. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
1860
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