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19th Century Rosewood and Amboyna Ormolu Mounted Bonheur De Jour.
Ruby Antiques
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19th Century Rosewood and Amboyna Ormolu Mounted Bonheur De Jour.

19th century
For Sale by Ruby Antiques
Description

Attractive well proportioned Bonheur De Jour with cabriole legs with ormolu mounts to legs, with a Single Drawer with sliding top writing surface. The top has ormolu beading around the edges with a two drawer top with a gallery. The condition is good some minor worm holes on the right hand side not ative . The measurements are 34.5 inches high x 28.25 inches wide x 19.5 inches deep .

Physical Dimensions
Height
87.6cm (34.49")
Width
71.7cm (28.23")
Depth
49.5cm (19.49")
Declaration

Ruby Antiques has dated this Rosewood Bonheur Du Jour to the 19th Century.

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SA1230783
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Description
Attractive well proportioned Bonheur De Jour with cabriole legs with ormolu mounts to legs, with a Single Drawer with sliding top writing surface. The top has ormolu beading around the edges with a two drawer top with a gallery. The condition is good some minor worm holes on the right hand side not ative . The measurements are 34.5 inches high x 28.25 inches wide x 19.5 inches deep .
Height
87.6cm (34.49")
Width
71.7cm (28.23")
Depth
49.5cm (19.49")
Date of Manufacture

Ruby Antiques has dated this Rosewood Bonheur Du Jour to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1230783
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A nineteenth-century rosewood and amboyna veneer bonheur du jour desk featuring cabriole legs, gilt-metal mounts, and a brass gallery rail on the raised upper shelf.
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Archive I A nineteenth-century rosewood and amboyna veneer bonheur du jour desk featuring cabriole legs, gilt-metal mounts, and a brass gallery rail on the raised upper shelf.

19th Century Rosewood and Amboyna Ormolu Mounted Bonheur De Jour.

Archive II A nineteenth-century rosewood and amboyna veneer bonheur du jour desk featuring cabriole legs, gilt-metal mounts, and a brass gallery rail on the raised upper shelf. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century rosewood and amboyna veneer bonheur du jour desk featuring cabriole legs, gilt-metal mounts, and a brass gallery rail on the raised upper shelf. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century rosewood and amboyna veneer bonheur du jour desk featuring cabriole legs, gilt-metal mounts, and a brass gallery rail on the raised upper shelf. View IV
Archive V A nineteenth-century rosewood and amboyna veneer bonheur du jour desk featuring cabriole legs, gilt-metal mounts, and a brass gallery rail on the raised upper shelf. View V
Archive VI A nineteenth-century rosewood and amboyna veneer bonheur du jour desk featuring cabriole legs, gilt-metal mounts, and a brass gallery rail on the raised upper shelf. View VI
Archive VII A nineteenth-century rosewood and amboyna veneer bonheur du jour desk featuring cabriole legs, gilt-metal mounts, and a brass gallery rail on the raised upper shelf. View VII
Archive VIII A nineteenth-century rosewood and amboyna veneer bonheur du jour desk featuring cabriole legs, gilt-metal mounts, and a brass gallery rail on the raised upper shelf. View VIII
Archive IX A nineteenth-century rosewood and amboyna veneer bonheur du jour desk featuring cabriole legs, gilt-metal mounts, and a brass gallery rail on the raised upper shelf. View IX
Archive X A nineteenth-century rosewood and amboyna veneer bonheur du jour desk featuring cabriole legs, gilt-metal mounts, and a brass gallery rail on the raised upper shelf. View X
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Telephone 07733 264 767
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Dawes Farm
Taunton Road
Bridgewater
Somerset
TA6 6PS
United Kingdom
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A nineteenth-century rosewood and amboyna veneer bonheur du jour desk featuring cabriole legs, gilt-metal mounts, and a brass gallery rail on the raised upper shelf.
19th Century Rosewood and Amboyna Ormolu Mounted Bonheur De Jour.
Ref: SA1230783
A nineteenth-century rosewood and amboyna veneer bonheur du jour desk featuring cabriole legs, gilt-metal mounts, and a brass gallery rail on the raised upper shelf.
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A bonheur du jour is a style of small French writing desk that emerged in the eighteenth century. Characterised by a raised back section with drawers or small cupboards, it was designed primarily for writing personal letters and storing stationery.

These desks traditionally feature fine cabinet timber veneers such as rosewood, amboyna, or tulipwood, often finished with gilt-bronze (ormolu) mounts and brass gallery railings.

Authentic pieces display hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, cast and chased brass or bronze mounts with original gilt patina, and high-quality natural timber veneers over solid hardwood cores.

Position the desk in a quiet alcove or living space paired with a contemporary table lamp or tailored upholstered chair to highlight its decorative silhouette against modern surroundings.

Maintain the finish by dusting with a soft microfiber cloth and applying microcrystalline wax sparingly, while avoiding direct sunlight and maintaining stable humidity to protect the timber veneers and patinated metalwork.
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