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Table Top Escritoire with Revolving Tabernacle
Elmgarden
for sale €3,218     $3,493
£2,750
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Table Top Escritoire with Revolving Tabernacle

18th century
For Sale by Elmgarden
Description

Table Top Escritoire with Revolving Tabernacle

This piece is made in superb Walnut veneers, it is of European in origin with many drawers and a disguised central section, it has a cylindrical door at the centre which conceals a revolving secret compartment, on the reverse side of the cabinet hangs a fairly crude pearl cross.

A very attractive piece of furniture in walnut marquetry with many drawers and its own history, the condition is generally sound and attractive with a few age related blemishes

The Escritoire is 32” high, 43” wide and 15” deep

AH94

Physical Dimensions
Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
109cm (42.91")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated this Baroque Walnut Tabletop Cabinet to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1172948
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AH94
Description
Table Top Escritoire with Revolving Tabernacle

This piece is made in superb Walnut veneers, it is of European in origin with many drawers and a disguised central section, it has a cylindrical door at the centre which conceals a revolving secret compartment, on the reverse side of the cabinet hangs a fairly crude pearl cross.

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A very attractive piece of furniture in walnut marquetry with many drawers and its own history, the condition is generally sound and attractive with a few age related blemishes.
Elmgarden

The Escritoire is 32” high, 43” wide and 15” deep

AH94

Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
109cm (42.91")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Baroque Walnut Tabletop Cabinet to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1172948
Dealers Internal Ref
AH94
Elmgarden
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A Baroque burr walnut tabletop escritoire cabinet with a central revolving tabernacle flanked by barley-twist columns and small side drawers.
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Archive I A Baroque burr walnut tabletop escritoire cabinet with a central revolving tabernacle flanked by barley-twist columns and small side drawers.

Table Top Escritoire with Revolving Tabernacle

Archive II A Baroque burr walnut tabletop escritoire cabinet with a central revolving tabernacle flanked by barley-twist columns and small side drawers. View II
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A Baroque burr walnut tabletop escritoire cabinet with a central revolving tabernacle flanked by barley-twist columns and small side drawers.
Table Top Escritoire with Revolving Tabernacle
Ref: SA1172948
A Baroque burr walnut tabletop escritoire cabinet with a central revolving tabernacle flanked by barley-twist columns and small side drawers.
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A tabletop escritoire is a compact writing cabinet designed to rest on a larger table or stand. The inclusion of a revolving tabernacle features a central cylindrical compartment that rotates to conceal or reveal internal drawers and secret storage space.

Baroque tabletop escritoires frequently feature heavy timber carcasses decorated with burr walnut or fruitwood veneers, intricate floral marquetry, and hand-carved barley-twist columns. Hardware typically consists of cast metal keyhole escutcheons and small ring pulls.

Authentic 18th-century examples display hand-dovetailed drawer joints, uneven hand-sawn back panels, and historical wear around handles and keyholes. The revolving mechanism usually operates via traditional wooden pins rather than modern metal fittings.

These cabinets function well placed centrally on a large sideboard, credenza, or executive office desk to serve as a focal point. They provide dedicated storage for modern stationery, small collectibles, or jewellery while adding historical contrast to minimalist schemes.

Maintain stable humidity and temperature levels to prevent the wood carcass from expanding or shrinking, which can cause veneers to lift. Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a thin layer of natural beeswax annually to protect the finish.
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