An extremely fine and unusual French Amboyan and gilt bronze bureau plat - writing table inspired by the Neoclassical designs.French circa 1880-1900.A superb amboyna writing desk having distinctive ormolu mounts to the frieze shares some of the best characteristics seen in the French Empire and British Regency periods, including which is rarely seen in furniture of the period the tapering to the square legs being confined to only three sides.With inlaid ebonised banding, the gilt tooled leather inset top with a conforming pair of inset lateral slides, enclosed by a gilt bronze moulded surround with a diaper-filled lozenge panel design. The frieze with three drawers together with urn and oil lamp shaped mounts, conforming to the rear, the short side friezes with swag mounted medallions having drapery and trophy motifs, raised on tapered square legs surmounted by anthemion inlay and ending in ormolu cappings.This bureau plat - writing table is of exhibition quality with the finest cuts of amboyna used along with extremely delicate gilt bronze mounts, a very fine example.Dimensions Width 51 1/2 inches - 131cm Height 30 inches - 76cmDepth 28 1/2 inches - 72cmEach slides opens to 16 1/2 inches - 42cmLoveday Antiques is a family run business originally established since 1969 in London. Now in its second generation, Loveday Antiques specialises in an eclectic mix of 18th to 20th Century European furniture and works of art, with a strong emphasis on quality, uniqueness and colour.As proud members of BADA & LAPADA, the largest association for professional art and antique dealers in the United Kingdom and members of CINOA, the worldwide association for antique dealers you can buy from us with 100% confidence and reassurance as we are committed to upholding and abiding by the strict standards of each association. Our clients can rest assured that each item is as described and photographed. All Items are sold with 100%...