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Unusual 18/19thc Italian Profusely Inlaid Desk

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Unusual 18/19thc Italian Profusely Inlaid Desk

18th century

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We recently bought this spectacular desk from the home of the late lady augusta gordon from which we have previously bought items .

Lady gordon was the 4th illegitimate daughter of king william IV.

It is obviously a "grand tour" piece

We are dating as around 1800 but could well be earlier.

It is late18thc/early 19thc italian profusely inlaid walnut,boxwood bone and ebony writing desk of impressive size and presence.

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It measures 113cms wide 149cms high and 80cms deep.

We are presuming the country of origin is italy with some north african influences

In perfect condition it really is a "tour de force"

It has its original lock and some secret drawers within its interior .

The pictures show its spectacular decoration.

UK delivery included

Lapada_cinoa members since1985

Established in1977 in chester

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Mike Melody Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

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We recently bought this spectacular desk from the home of the late lady augusta gordon from which we have previously bought items .

Lady gordon was the 4th illegitimate daughter of king william IV.

It is obviously a "grand tour" piece

fig 1. UNUSUAL 18/19THC ITALIAN PROFUSELY INLAID DESK — fig 1. Unusual 18/19thc Italian Profusely Inlaid Desk

We are dating as around 1800 but could well be earlier.

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It is late18thc/early 19thc italian profusely inlaid walnut,boxwood bone and ebony writing desk of impressive size and presence.

Mike Melody Antiques

See pictures.

It measures 113cms wide 149cms high and 80cms deep.

fig 2. UNUSUAL 18/19THC ITALIAN PROFUSELY INLAID DESK — fig 2. Unusual 18/19thc Italian Profusely Inlaid Desk

We are presuming the country of origin is italy with some north african influences

In perfect condition it really is a "tour de force"

It has its original lock and some secret drawers within its interior .

The pictures show its spectacular decoration.

UK delivery included

Lapada_cinoa members since1985

Established in1977 in chester

Date of Manufacture

Mike Melody Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

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SA1078813

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Mike Melody Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2013

Combined 85 years of buying and selling quality antiques and still loving it.

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Mike Melody Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA

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