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Large Antique Victorian Quality Freestanding Kingwood Ornate Ormolu Mounted Partners Bureau Plat-desk
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Large Antique Victorian Quality Freestanding Kingwood Ornate Ormolu Mounted Partners Bureau Plat-desk

19th century
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Large Antique Victorian quality freestanding kingwood ornate ormolu mounted partners bureau plat-desk having a light tan leather shaped top crossbanded in kingwood and a brass edge above six kingwood oak lined drawers; three to each side standing on shaped cabriole legs with ornate ormolu mounts and feet

A handsome example of desirable proportions boasting a fabulous colour; first class design and craftsmanship

Dimensions:

Height 76 cm (29.92 in)

Width 160.5 cm (63.18 in)

Depth 80.5 cm (31.69 in)

Dated 1850

Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
160.5cm (63.19")
Depth
80.5cm (31.69")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this Kingwood Bureau Plat Desk to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1217489
Dealers Internal Reference
1960
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Large Antique Victorian quality freestanding kingwood ornate ormolu mounted partners bureau plat-desk having a light tan leather shaped top crossbanded in kingwood and a brass edge above six kingwood oak lined drawers; three to each side standing on shaped cabriole legs with ornate ormolu mounts and feet
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A handsome example of desirable proportions boasting a fabulous colour; first class design and craftsmanship.
London City Antiques

Dimensions:

Height 76 cm (29.92 in)

Width 160.5 cm (63.18 in)

Depth 80.5 cm (31.69 in)

Dated 1850

Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
160.5cm (63.19")
Depth
80.5cm (31.69")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Kingwood Bureau Plat Desk to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1217489
Dealers Internal Ref
1960
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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An antique kingwood bureau plat desk with ornate gilt-bronze mounts, cabriole legs, and a leather inset top.
Large Antique Victorian Quality Freestanding Kingwood Ornate Ormolu Mounted Partners Bureau Plat-Desk
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The bureau plat emerged in France during the late 17th century, becoming the definitive flat-topped writing table of the 18th and 19th centuries. Characterised by a shallow frieze housing drawers and supported by cabriole or tapered legs, it was designed to sit in the centre of a room rather than against a wall.

High-grade bureau plats frequently featured exotic timber veneers, such as kingwood, tulipwood, or rosewood, arranged in parquetry or marquetry patterns. Frieze drawers and perimeters were decorated with gilt-bronze (ormolu) mounts, while the writing surface typically incorporated a tooled leather inset.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints on internal drawer construction, hand-chased gilt-bronze mounts with cast hallmarks or assembly numbers, and natural patination across the veneer and metalwork. A finished back panel designed for freestanding presentation is another key identifier.

A bureau plat functions effectively as a focal writing desk within a home library or dedicated study. Placing the table centrally in the room allows the perimeter ormolu detailing and veneer work to be appreciated from all angles, paired with modern or period task lighting.

Dust timber veneers regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a neutral beeswax sparingly to protect the polish. Ormolu mounts should be dusted gently with a soft brush; avoid harsh chemical metal polishes, which can strip gilding and damage surrounding woodwork.
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