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Antique French Ormolu Mounted Escritoire Writing Bureau
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Antique French Ormolu Mounted Escritoire Writing Bureau

19th century
Sold 17 November 2025 · Marylebone Antiques
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Description

An absolutely stunning antique French ormolu mounted escritoire writing bureau, dating from around the 1890-1910 period.

It is of outstanding quality, with beautiful hand painted imagery on the cylindrical top. There are high quality ormolu mounts throughout, this has a clever design whereby the top rolls back when the drawer is pulled out. Once the drawer is pulled out, you can unfold the velvet writing surface. There is a good amount of work space and storage space, this is practical as well as very beautiful. The back is also nicely finished, so this can be used as a free standing item.

We have had this recently re-polished, the condition is superb throughout for its age.

Width – 32 inches , 82 cm

Depth – 22 inches , 56 cm

Height – 43 inches , 109 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
109cm (42.91")
Width
82cm (32.28")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

Marylebone Antiques has dated this French Ormolu Escritoire to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1170172
Dealers Internal Reference
11228
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Description
An absolutely stunning antique French ormolu mounted escritoire writing bureau, dating from around the 1890-1910 period.

It is of outstanding quality, with beautiful hand painted imagery on the cylindrical top.

“
There are high quality ormolu mounts throughout, this has a clever design whereby the top rolls back when the drawer is pulled out.
Marylebone Antiques

Once the drawer is pulled out, you can unfold the velvet writing surface. There is a good amount of work space and storage space, this is practical as well as very beautiful. The back is also nicely finished, so this can be used as a free standing item.

We have had this recently re-polished, the condition is superb throughout for its age.

Width – 32 inches , 82 cm

Depth – 22 inches , 56 cm

Height – 43 inches , 109 cm

Height
109cm (42.91")
Width
82cm (32.28")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this French Ormolu Escritoire to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1170172
Dealers Internal Ref
11228
Marylebone Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialist in english, french and swedish antique furniture & decorative items circa 1750-1950s.

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Archive I An antique French wooden escritoire featuring a cylinder roll-top, painted decorative panels, and intricate ormolu mounts. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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An antique French wooden escritoire featuring a cylinder roll-top, painted decorative panels, and intricate ormolu mounts.
Antique French Ormolu Mounted Escritoire Writing Bureau
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An antique French wooden escritoire featuring a cylinder roll-top, painted decorative panels, and intricate ormolu mounts.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWriting Desks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Antique
  • MaterialMahogany, Ormolu, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCylinder roll-top, Ormolu mounts, Hand-painted panel, Cabriole legs
  • SizeH 109 cm (43 in) x W 82 cm (32 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

FAQs

The escritoire, or cylinder desk, evolved in France during the 18th century to provide a secure and concealable writing surface for correspondence and private documents.

These pieces were typically crafted from fine hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or kingwood, frequently accented with cast bronze or ormolu mounts and hand-painted panels.

Authenticity is determined by examining traditional joinery techniques, hand-chiselled ormolu mounts, aged wood patination, and period-appropriate hand-painted details.

It serves as a functional statement piece in a study or living area, contrasted against neutral walls to highlight its detailed woodwork and metallic mounts.

Maintain the wood with high-quality beeswax, avoid direct sunlight to protect the finish, and keep the piece away from direct heat sources to prevent cracking.
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