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19th Century French Louis Xv Style Marquetry Escritoire with Original Marble Top
Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd
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19th Century French Louis Xv Style Marquetry Escritoire with Original Marble Top

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19th Century French Louis XV Style Marquetry Escritoire with Original Marble Top

A fine quality late 19th century French escritoire in the Louis XV style, circa 1880.

The piece retains its original Brèche d’Alep marble top, richly coloured and shaped, with a small old repair to the back edge. The cabinet is finely veneered in kingwood and tulipwood with floral marquetry to the fall front and chevron inlay throughout.

The upper section comprises a single drawer and a fall front opening to a leather writing surface, fitted interior with shelf and four small drawers. Three further drawers to the lower body.

The whole with original gilt-bronze mounts and escutcheons. Oak-lined and well constructed, with a solid oak back.

In good polished condition. The fall front with minor distortion but closes securely and forms an even writing surface. Two keys present.

Dimensions:

Height: 149.5 cm

Width: 70.5 cm

Depth: 40 cm

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Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd has dated this French Marquetry Escritoire Desk to the 19th Century.

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SA1230735
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Description
19th Century French Louis XV Style Marquetry Escritoire with Original Marble Top

A fine quality late 19th century French escritoire in the Louis XV style, circa 1880.

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The piece retains its original Brèche d’Alep marble top, richly coloured and shaped, with a small old repair to the back edge.
Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd

The cabinet is finely veneered in kingwood and tulipwood with floral marquetry to the fall front and chevron inlay throughout.

fig 1. A tall 19th-century French Louis XV style escritoire featuring floral marquetry inlays on a drop-front fall, three lower drawers, cabriole legs, gilt metal mounts, and a marble top.
fig 1. 19th Century French Louis Xv Style Marquetry Escritoire with Original Marble Top

The upper section comprises a single drawer and a fall front opening to a leather writing surface, fitted interior with shelf and four small drawers. Three further drawers to the lower body.

The whole with original gilt-bronze mounts and escutcheons. Oak-lined and well constructed, with a solid oak back.

In good polished condition. The fall front with minor distortion but closes securely and forms an even writing surface. Two keys present.

Dimensions:

Height: 149.5 cm

Width: 70.5 cm

Depth: 40 cm

Date of Manufacture

Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd has dated this French Marquetry Escritoire Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1230735
Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd
Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd
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Archive I A tall 19th-century French Louis XV style escritoire featuring floral marquetry inlays on a drop-front fall, three lower drawers, cabriole legs, gilt metal mounts, and a marble top.

19th Century French Louis Xv Style Marquetry Escritoire with Original Marble Top

Archive II A tall 19th-century French Louis XV style escritoire featuring floral marquetry inlays on a drop-front fall, three lower drawers, cabriole legs, gilt metal mounts, and a marble top. View II
Archive III A tall 19th-century French Louis XV style escritoire featuring floral marquetry inlays on a drop-front fall, three lower drawers, cabriole legs, gilt metal mounts, and a marble top. View III
Archive IV A tall 19th-century French Louis XV style escritoire featuring floral marquetry inlays on a drop-front fall, three lower drawers, cabriole legs, gilt metal mounts, and a marble top. View IV
Archive V A tall 19th-century French Louis XV style escritoire featuring floral marquetry inlays on a drop-front fall, three lower drawers, cabriole legs, gilt metal mounts, and a marble top. View V
Archive VI A tall 19th-century French Louis XV style escritoire featuring floral marquetry inlays on a drop-front fall, three lower drawers, cabriole legs, gilt metal mounts, and a marble top. View VI
Archive VII A tall 19th-century French Louis XV style escritoire featuring floral marquetry inlays on a drop-front fall, three lower drawers, cabriole legs, gilt metal mounts, and a marble top. View VII
Archive VIII A tall 19th-century French Louis XV style escritoire featuring floral marquetry inlays on a drop-front fall, three lower drawers, cabriole legs, gilt metal mounts, and a marble top. View VIII
Archive IX A tall 19th-century French Louis XV style escritoire featuring floral marquetry inlays on a drop-front fall, three lower drawers, cabriole legs, gilt metal mounts, and a marble top. View IX
Archive X A tall 19th-century French Louis XV style escritoire featuring floral marquetry inlays on a drop-front fall, three lower drawers, cabriole legs, gilt metal mounts, and a marble top. View X
Archive XI A tall 19th-century French Louis XV style escritoire featuring floral marquetry inlays on a drop-front fall, three lower drawers, cabriole legs, gilt metal mounts, and a marble top. View XI
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Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd

Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd
Telephone 01905 799928
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50 Barbourne Road
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR1 1JA
United Kingdom
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Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd
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A tall 19th-century French Louis XV style escritoire featuring floral marquetry inlays on a drop-front fall, three lower drawers, cabriole legs, gilt metal mounts, and a marble top.
19th Century French Louis XV Style Marquetry Escritoire with Original Marble Top
Ref: SA1230735
A tall 19th-century French Louis XV style escritoire featuring floral marquetry inlays on a drop-front fall, three lower drawers, cabriole legs, gilt metal mounts, and a marble top.
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An escritoire, or secretaire, is a writing cabinet popularised in 18th and 19th century France, featuring a drop-down flap that functions as a writing surface, often complemented by interior drawers, lower storage, and decorative marquetry.

These cabinets typically incorporate hardwood veneers such as kingwood, tulipwood, and rosewood arranged in intricate marquetry patterns. They frequently feature natural marble tops, gilt-bronze (ormolu) mounts, and oak or pine carcase structures.

Authentic 19th-century revival pieces display hand-cut dovetail joints, original oak or pine secondary woods behind veneers, solid marble tops with hand-chiselled undersides, and cast bronze mounts secured with early hand-cut screws or pins.

Position the piece as a focal point in a hallway, home office, or bedroom, pairing its warm wood tones with contemporary artwork or neutral backdrop walls to highlight its detailed inlay work.

Keep the cabinet away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent wood veneers from drying or lifting. Apply a beeswax polish periodically along the wood grain and wipe marble surfaces with a damp cloth, avoiding acidic cleaners.
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