Fine Scottish Bonheur-de-jour by Morrison

Name: Fine Scottish Bonheur-de-jour by Morrison
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1167499
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Carse Antiques

Description

Superb, highest quality, Scottish small size Bonheur-de-jour or Ladies desk by Morrison & Co. of Edinburgh. Made from mahogany and satinwood with various boxwood and ebony line inlays and brass decoration. The drawers are all cedar lined throughout with all the original locks and brass handles. Square tapered legs with boxwood & Ebony line inlay and original brass castors. I think the green baize inside is even original. Every brass lock is stamped by the lock maker and also Morrison & Co. Edinburgh. You couldn't wish for a better example !!

SIZE; 30" wide by 18" deep by 35" high overall. 29 1/2" to the top when closed up. Writing height when folded out is 28 1/2".

CIRCA; 1890 - 1910

Physical Dimensions

Height

89cm (35.04")

Width

76cm (29.92")

Depth

45.5cm (17.91")

Declaration

Carse Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1167499

Dealers Internal Reference

11514

Dealers Notes

Full member of LAPADA.

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