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Fine Quality Antique Victorian French Kingwood Bonheur Du Jour
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Fine Quality Antique Victorian French Kingwood Bonheur Du Jour

19th century
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Fine quality antique Victorian French kingwood bonheur du jour having a quality shaped gallery top with ornate ormolu mounts, two brass columns supports, two drawers and a shelf above a fold over writing surface supported by a frieze drawer with an ormolu mount. It stands on four shaped cabriole legs with ornate ormolu mount

A splendid piece boasting a charming colour and first class craftsmanship and of desirable dimensions

H 120.5 x W 71.5 x D 48cm

Date 1860

Physical Dimensions
Height
120.5cm (47.44")
Width
71.5cm (28.15")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this Kingwood Bonheur Du Jour to the 1860s.

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SA1207711
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1441
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Fine quality antique Victorian French kingwood bonheur du jour having a quality shaped gallery top with ornate ormolu mounts, two brass columns supports, two drawers and a shelf above a fold over writing surface supported by a frieze drawer with an ormolu mount. It stands on four shaped cabriole legs with ornate ormolu mount
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A splendid piece boasting a charming colour and first class craftsmanship and of desirable dimensions.
London City Antiques

H 120.5 x W 71.5 x D 48cm

Date 1860

Height
120.5cm (47.44")
Width
71.5cm (28.15")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Kingwood Bonheur Du Jour to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1207711
Dealers Internal Ref
1441
London City Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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An antique French kingwood writing desk with cabriole legs, brass ormolu mounts, and a raised rear superstructure with a small shelf.
Fine Quality Antique Victorian French Kingwood Bonheur Du Jour
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An antique French kingwood writing desk with cabriole legs, brass ormolu mounts, and a raised rear superstructure with a small shelf.
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A Bonheur du Jour is a style of small French writing desk introduced in Paris during the eighteenth century, characteristically designed with a raised superstructure containing drawers or shelves at the rear.

These writing desks are constructed using fine timber veneers such as kingwood, tulipwood, or rosewood, often embellished with gilt-bronze ormolu mounts and pierced brass gallery rims.

Authentic period examples feature hand-cut dovetail joints, heavy chased brass or bronze mounts, matched quartered veneering, and natural signs of oxidation on the metalwork and timber finish.

A Bonheur du Jour functions as a statement accent piece in a formal bedroom, hallway, or living area, serving as a compact writing station, dressing table, or surface for decorative objects.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a soft cloth, applying clear beeswax sparingly to the woodwork, and keeping the desk away from direct heat sources and sunlight to protect the veneer.
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