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Fine Quality French Antique Victorian Kingwood and Ormolu Mounted Bureau
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Fine Quality French Antique Victorian Kingwood and Ormolu Mounted Bureau

19th century
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Fine quality French antique Victorian kingwood and ormolu mounted bureau/desk having the original ornate ormolu gallery above two drawers and boasting ormolu beading above the kingwood bureau full, ormolu beading and an exquisite sevres plaque to the centre in an ornate ormolu mount opening to reveal a fitted interior consisting of four drawers, pigeon holes and the original velvet writing surface above one long frieze drawer with ormolu mounts, fantastic kingwood and ormolu mounted sides, freestanding polished back standing on shaped cabriole legs with ormolu mounts and ormolu feet

A delightful example of first class craftsmanship boasting so many fine features

Dimensions:

Height 112 cm (44.09 in)

Width 71 cm (27.95 in)

Depth 51 cm (20.07 in)

Height to fall 74.5 cm (29.33 in)

Dated 1860

Physical Dimensions
Height
112cm (44.09")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this French Kingwood Ormolu Bureau to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1199803
Dealers Internal Reference
2198
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Fine quality French antique Victorian kingwood and ormolu mounted bureau/desk having the original ornate ormolu gallery above two drawers and boasting ormolu beading above the kingwood bureau full, ormolu beading and an exquisite sevres plaque to the centre in an ornate ormolu mount opening to reveal a fitted interior consisting of four drawers, pigeon holes and the original velvet writing surface above one long frieze drawer with ormolu mounts, fantastic kingwood and ormolu mounted sides, freestanding polished back standing on shaped cabriole legs with ormolu mounts and ormolu feet
fig 1. A French Louis XV style kingwood slant-front bureau featuring ormolu mounts, a central painted porcelain medallion, a brass gallery, and cabriole legs.
fig 1. Fine Quality French Antique Victorian Kingwood and Ormolu Mounted Bureau

A delightful example of first class craftsmanship boasting so many fine features

Dimensions:

Height 112 cm (44.09 in)

Width 71 cm (27.95 in)

Depth 51 cm (20.07 in)

Height to fall 74.5 cm (29.33 in)

Dated 1860

Height
112cm (44.09")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this French Kingwood Ormolu Bureau to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1199803
Dealers Internal Ref
2198
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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Archive I A French Louis XV style kingwood slant-front bureau featuring ormolu mounts, a central painted porcelain medallion, a brass gallery, and cabriole legs.

Fine Quality French Antique Victorian Kingwood and Ormolu Mounted Bureau

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Archive VI A French Louis XV style kingwood slant-front bureau featuring ormolu mounts, a central painted porcelain medallion, a brass gallery, and cabriole legs. View VI
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A French Louis XV style kingwood slant-front bureau featuring ormolu mounts, a central painted porcelain medallion, a brass gallery, and cabriole legs.
Fine Quality French Antique Victorian Kingwood and Ormolu Mounted Bureau
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A French Louis XV style kingwood slant-front bureau featuring ormolu mounts, a central painted porcelain medallion, a brass gallery, and cabriole legs.
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A bureau de dame is a specialised French writing desk introduced in the 18th century, designed specifically for womens correspondence. It typically features a sloped writing surface, small drawers or hidden compartments, and graceful cabriole legs.

These desks are constructed using solid hardwood frames overlaid with exotic veneers such as kingwood, tulipwood, or rosewood in marquetry or parquetry patterns. Ormolu (gilt-bronze) mounts, pierced brass galleries, and painted porcelain plaques are standard decorative additions.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-chased gilt-bronze mounts with natural patination, subtle irregularities in hand-cut veneers, and traditional joinery such as hand-cut dovetails within the drawer construction.

Position the bureau in a study, hallway, or drawing room alongside streamlined modern seating or neutral wall coverings to create a balanced contrast between historical ornamentation and contemporary minimalism.

Keep the wood away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent veneer lifting or fading. Clean veneer surfaces with a dry microfibre cloth and beeswax, while gently dusting gilded bronze mounts without harsh chemical cleaners.
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