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ANTIQUE #SA1220030

Exceptional Antique French Amboyna & Ebonised Bonheur Du Jour Writing Desk With Porcelain Plaques C.1880

£3,850    $5,152    €4,508
An exceptional antique French Amboyna and ebonised Bonheur du Jour writing desk dating from the late 19th century, beautifully combining decorative artistry with practical functionality.
 
Crafted from richly figured Amboyna veneer with contrasting ebonised details, The superstructure is centred by a glazed arched display compartment with mirrored interior, flanked by two cupboard doors each adorned with exquisite hand-painted porcelain portrait plaques framed within decorative gilt bronze mounts.
 
The writing section features acentral drawer ingeniously converting into a leather-lined writing slope, providing a practical workspace whilst maintaining the desk''s elegant proportions. The lower section is supported by finely turned and ebonised legs with decorative porcelain roundels and gilt embellishments, all united by a substantial under-tier offering additional display or storage space.
 
The striking Amboyna veneers exhibit wonderful depth and movement throughout, whilst the po...
Antique ID: SA1220030
Item: Exceptional Antique French Amboyna & Ebonised Bonheur Du Jour Writing Desk With Porcelain Plaques C.1880 - (reference SA1220030)
Buying direct from seller: Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
£3,850



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