An outstanding and rare exhibition quality, French 19th century free standing serpentine shaped boulle engraved brass and red tortoise shell antique bureau plat, writing table in the Louis XV style. The table has blue and green coloured enamel inlays and still retains its old maroon leather top with gilt tooled detail.
The table has exceptional deeply shaped cabriole legs which are ebonised on the insides with magnificent quality deep cast scroll leaf and cherub bronze gilt chased mounts and feet. The frieze of the table is fitted with an oak lined drawer and cast acanthus leaf mouldings with four demi-god mounts to each side.
The table frame is made of oak which again is a sign of quality.
The table has two worn oval paper labels:-
J. VEER
ebenisterie, bronzier
1 Rue du Passage
Height - 77 cm (30 ½ inches)
Width - 150 cm (59 inches)
Depth - 85 cm (33 ½ inches)
Circa - 1860
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ABOUT - Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors has been established in Macclesfield, Cheshire for 35 years. We sell high quality antique furniture, clocks, lighting and decorative items ready for your home, to the general public and interior designers around the world from our showroom. Our stock inventory consists of decorative Continental, English and Oriental items ranging from the 18th century through to the 20th century.
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Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1146436
Dateline of this antique is 1860
Height is 77cm (30.3inches)Width is 150cm (59.1inches)Depth is 85cm (33.5inches)
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