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Ladies Writing, Jewellery Cabinet, French, Circa 1890
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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Ladies Writing, Jewellery Cabinet, French, Circa 1890

19th century
Description

An early Victorian porcelain and ormolu mounted rosewood and tulipwood jewellery coffer on stand or coffre a bijoux attributed to Johann Martin Levien (1811-1871)

Circa 1845, an identical model forms part of the Royal Collection

The quarter veneered box superstructure mounted with five oval Sevres style porcelain plaques painted with a trio of putti and four pairs of putti, variously allegorical of viniculture, geography, astronomy, literature, music and fire making, each plaque set within a shaped C- and S-scroll, floral, foliate and rocaille panel mount, the superstructure comprised of a hinged top enclosing a velvet lined interior, above a cavetto leaf mounted panelled frieze, with canted floral clasped angles, over a re-entrant panel mounted hinged fall front enclosing two pigeon holes, two short mahogany lined tulipwood veneered drawers and one shelf, on a stand with a shaped apron mounted with four oval Sevres style painted porcelain plaques, each within a ribbon tied entwined twin oak leaf branch and oak leaf wreath mount, on keeled cabriole legs each headed by a floral swagged, paterae embedded scrolled corbel, beaded and acanthus clasped mount, with guilloche cast chutes terminating in scrolled foliate sabots, approximately: 54cm wide x 49cm deep x 110cm high, (21in wide x 19in deep x 43in high)

An identical model of jewellery cabinet on stand (referred to as a coffre a bijoux in French), which is dated 1846 and is also, as with the present lot, attributed to Johann Martin Levien, forms part of the Royal collection, see www.rct.uk, RCIN 169

Batch 77 HNKZZ

Physical Dimensions
Height
110cm (43.31")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Declaration

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this French Writing Cabinet Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1048284
Dealers Internal Reference
SKU00002130
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Description
An early Victorian porcelain and ormolu mounted rosewood and tulipwood jewellery coffer on stand or coffre a bijoux attributed to Johann Martin Levien (1811-1871)

Circa 1845, an identical model forms part of the Royal Collection

fig 1. A French late 19th-century Louis XV Revival writing cabinet crafted from kingwood veneer with gilt-bronze mounts, painted porcelain medallions, cabriole legs, and an extended blue velvet writing slide.
fig 1. Ladies Writing, Jewellery Cabinet, French, Circa 1890

The quarter veneered box superstructure mounted with five oval Sevres style porcelain plaques painted with a trio of putti and four pairs of putti, variously allegorical of viniculture, geography, astronomy, literature, music and fire making, each plaque set within a shaped C- and S-scroll, floral, foliate and rocaille panel mount, the superstructure comprised of a hinged top enclosing a velvet lined interior, above a cavetto leaf mounted panelled frieze, with canted floral clasped angles, over a re-entrant panel mounted hinged fall front enclosing two pigeon holes, two short mahogany lined tulipwood veneered drawers and one shelf, on a stand with a shaped apron mounted with four oval Sevres style painted porcelain plaques, each within a ribbon tied entwined twin oak leaf branch and oak leaf wreath mount, on keeled cabriole legs each headed by a floral swagged, paterae embedded scrolled corbel, beaded and acanthus clasped mount, with guilloche cast chutes terminating in scrolled foliate sabots, approximately: 54cm wide x 49cm deep x 110cm high, (21in wide x 19in deep x 43in high)

fig 2. A French late 19th-century Louis XV Revival writing cabinet crafted from kingwood veneer with gilt-bronze mounts, painted porcelain medallions, cabriole legs, and an extended blue velvet writing slide.
fig 2. Ladies Writing, Jewellery Cabinet, French, Circa 1890

An identical model of jewellery cabinet on stand (referred to as a coffre a bijoux in French), which is dated 1846 and is also, as with the present lot, attributed to Johann Martin Levien, forms part of the Royal collection, see www.rct.uk, RCIN 169

Batch 77 HNKZZ

Height
110cm (43.31")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this French Writing Cabinet Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1048284
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00002130
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2018

Patrick moorhead has been one of the uk's finest trade-only antique furniture and art dealers for over 30 years.

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Archive I A French late 19th-century Louis XV Revival writing cabinet crafted from kingwood veneer with gilt-bronze mounts, painted porcelain medallions, cabriole legs, and an extended blue velvet writing slide.

Ladies writing, jewellery cabinet, French, circa 1890

Archive II A French late 19th-century Louis XV Revival writing cabinet crafted from kingwood veneer with gilt-bronze mounts, painted porcelain medallions, cabriole legs, and an extended blue velvet writing slide. View II
Archive III A French late 19th-century Louis XV Revival writing cabinet crafted from kingwood veneer with gilt-bronze mounts, painted porcelain medallions, cabriole legs, and an extended blue velvet writing slide. View III
Archive IV A French late 19th-century Louis XV Revival writing cabinet crafted from kingwood veneer with gilt-bronze mounts, painted porcelain medallions, cabriole legs, and an extended blue velvet writing slide. View IV
Archive V A French late 19th-century Louis XV Revival writing cabinet crafted from kingwood veneer with gilt-bronze mounts, painted porcelain medallions, cabriole legs, and an extended blue velvet writing slide. View V
Archive VI A French late 19th-century Louis XV Revival writing cabinet crafted from kingwood veneer with gilt-bronze mounts, painted porcelain medallions, cabriole legs, and an extended blue velvet writing slide. View VI
Archive VII A French late 19th-century Louis XV Revival writing cabinet crafted from kingwood veneer with gilt-bronze mounts, painted porcelain medallions, cabriole legs, and an extended blue velvet writing slide. View VII
Archive VIII A French late 19th-century Louis XV Revival writing cabinet crafted from kingwood veneer with gilt-bronze mounts, painted porcelain medallions, cabriole legs, and an extended blue velvet writing slide. View VIII
Archive IX A French late 19th-century Louis XV Revival writing cabinet crafted from kingwood veneer with gilt-bronze mounts, painted porcelain medallions, cabriole legs, and an extended blue velvet writing slide. View IX
Archive X A French late 19th-century Louis XV Revival writing cabinet crafted from kingwood veneer with gilt-bronze mounts, painted porcelain medallions, cabriole legs, and an extended blue velvet writing slide. View X
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A French late 19th-century Louis XV Revival writing cabinet crafted from kingwood veneer with gilt-bronze mounts, painted porcelain medallions, cabriole legs, and an extended blue velvet writing slide.
Ladies writing, jewellery cabinet, French, circa 1890
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A French late 19th-century Louis XV Revival writing cabinet crafted from kingwood veneer with gilt-bronze mounts, painted porcelain medallions, cabriole legs, and an extended blue velvet writing slide.
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A Bonheur du Jour is a type of small French ladies writing desk introduced in Paris during the 18th century, typically featuring a raised rear cabinet structure, small drawers, and a drop-down or pull-out writing surface.

Late 19th-century French furniture often incorporated fine parquetry veneers of kingwood or rosewood, chased gilt-bronze (ormolu) mounts, hand-painted porcelain plaques inspired by Sevres designs, and velvet or leather writing surfaces.

Authentic revival pieces from the late 19th century feature curved cabriole legs, asymmetrical scrollwork, high-quality marquetry or parquetry veneer work, finely cast ormolu mounts with crisp chasing, and solid oak or walnut secondary drawer linings.

Position the piece as an accent focal point against a neutral wall in a living room, hallway, or master bedroom suite, allowing the gilded detailing and wood grain to contrast with contemporary architectural lines.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft lint-free cloth and keep the piece away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent veneer lifting. Clean metal mounts gently with a soft brush, avoiding chemical polishes that can degrade surrounding woodwork.
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