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C19th Burr-walnut and Floral Marquetry Inlaid Ormolu-mounted 'Bureau Plat' or Writing Table.
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for sale €2,633     $2,858
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C19th Burr-walnut and Floral Marquetry Inlaid Ormolu-mounted 'Bureau Plat' or Writing Table.

19th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
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C19th burr-walnut and floral marquetry inlaid ormolu-mounted 'bureau plat' or writing table. English in the French Louis XV taste. Of serpentine outline with single 'concealed' frieze drawer, well-figured walnut veneers and good quality gilt-bronze ormolu mounts on shaped cabriole legs. Pretty coloured floral marquetry inlaid top ,together with original faded green and gilt tooled-leather inset top. Cross-grain moulded edge of strikingly selected figured timber.

Stamped on drawer edge "Edwards and Roberts, Wardour St., London". Edwards and Roberts were a well-respected firm of quality cabinet-makers and retailers.

Good rich colour and very clean example of a very practical and stylish writing table.

W 52"

D 26"

H 29".

England c.1860

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Burr Walnut Bureau Plat to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Guide ID 02886381
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 140-170 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Stamped Edwards & Roberts Wardour St London on the drawer: renowned Victorian makers.
Worn gilt-tooled leather writing surface: decades of natural handling and use.
Hand-shaded floral marquetry in varied timbers: high quality Victorian French revival work.
Gilt-metal chutes and sabots: cast and chased mounts fitted to the cabriole legs.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
73.6601cm (29.00")
Width
132.0803cm (52.00")
Depth
66.0401cm (26.00")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA269483
Dealers Internal Reference
MLB143
Dealers Notes

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

www.leesantiquesworcester.com.

Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.

Description
C19th burr-walnut and floral marquetry inlaid ormolu-mounted 'bureau plat' or writing table. English in the French Louis XV taste.
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Of serpentine outline with single 'concealed' frieze drawer, well-figured walnut veneers and good quality gilt-bronze ormolu mounts on shaped cabriole legs.
M Lees and Sons

Pretty coloured floral marquetry inlaid top ,together with original faded green and gilt tooled-leather inset top. Cross-grain moulded edge of strikingly selected figured timber.

fig 1. A 19th-century French style burr walnut bureau plat writing table featuring a leather insert, floral marquetry inlays, cabriole legs, and gilded ormolu mounts.
fig 1. C19th Burr-walnut and Floral Marquetry Inlaid Ormolu-mounted 'Bureau Plat' or Writing Table.

Stamped on drawer edge "Edwards and Roberts, Wardour St., London". Edwards and Roberts were a well-respected firm of quality cabinet-makers and retailers.

Good rich colour and very clean example of a very practical and stylish writing table.

W 52"

D 26"

H 29".

England c.1860

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Burr Walnut Bureau Plat to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 02886381
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 140-170 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Stamped Edwards & Roberts Wardour St London on the drawer: renowned Victorian makers.
Worn gilt-tooled leather writing surface: decades of natural handling and use.
Hand-shaded floral marquetry in varied timbers: high quality Victorian French revival work.
Gilt-metal chutes and sabots: cast and chased mounts fitted to the cabriole legs.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
73.6601cm (29.00")
Width
132.0803cm (52.00")
Depth
66.0401cm (26.00")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA269483
Dealers Internal Ref
MLB143
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

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M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A 19th-century French style burr walnut bureau plat writing table featuring a leather insert, floral marquetry inlays, cabriole legs, and gilded ormolu mounts.

C19th Burr-walnut and Floral Marquetry Inlaid Ormolu-mounted 'Bureau Plat' or Writing Table.

Archive II A 19th-century French style burr walnut bureau plat writing table featuring a leather insert, floral marquetry inlays, cabriole legs, and gilded ormolu mounts. View II
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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
Location
Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Feb 2013
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A 19th-century French style burr walnut bureau plat writing table featuring a leather insert, floral marquetry inlays, cabriole legs, and gilded ormolu mounts.
C19th burr-walnut and floral marquetry inlaid ormolu-mounted 'bureau plat' or writing table.
Ref: SA269483
A 19th-century French style burr walnut bureau plat writing table featuring a leather insert, floral marquetry inlays, cabriole legs, and gilded ormolu mounts.
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  • ObjectDesks & Writing Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLouis XV Style
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Leather, Ormolu
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Ormolu mounts, Floral marquetry, Serpentine top
  • SizeH 73.6601 cm (29 in) x W 132.0803 cm (52 in) x D 66.0401 cm (26 in)

This 19th-century Victorian bureau plat or writing table in the French Louis XV style presents a warm brown burr walnut construction with an original faded green and gilt tooled-leather inset top. The piece displays a serpentine outline, cross-grain moulded edges, well-figured veneers, pretty coloured floral marquetry inlays, and good quality gilt-bronze ormolu mounts on shaped cabriole legs. Additional visible details include a single concealed frieze drawer stamped along the edge with the maker's mark for Edwards and Roberts, Wardour Street, London. The dimensions measure 73.6601 cm high, 132.08 cm wide, and 66.0401 cm deep. Suitable for placement in a home study or living room today, the surface provides a practical workspace while the compact proportions fit comfortably within a traditional or classic interior scheme.

FAQs

A bureau plat is a French writing desk featuring a flat surface, typically fitted with a leather insert, supported by cabriole or straight legs and accented with decorative brass or bronze mounts.

These writing tables frequently feature burr walnut or kingwood veneers, intricate timber marquetry inlays, gold-tooled leather writing surfaces, and cast gilt-bronze ormolu mounts along the legs and perimeter.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-cut marquetry veneers, cast gilt-bronze mounts with chased detailing, natural age-related patina on metal components, and traditional joinery within the drawer construction.

Position the desk centrally in a home office or living room as a focal point, pairing it with a simple contemporary desk chair to create a balanced contrast between period craftsmanship and modern lines.

Keep the timber away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent veneer lifting, treat the wood periodically with high-grade beeswax, and clean the leather top with a dry microfibre cloth.
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