Vernis Martin Bureau De Dame

A very pretty French Vernis Martin, rosewood and gilt metal mounted cylinder bureau de dame. With a pierced

brass three quarter gallery to the top and three small drawers below. The cylinder beneath decorated with a Vernis Martin panel depicting a shepherdess in a landscape and a further Vernis Martin panel with lambs to the flap. Opening the frieze drawer below causes the cylinder to rotate and reveal a rosewood interior with a shelf and a further three drawers. The flap opens onto the drawer front for support and is lined with a green baize writing surface. The whole standing on cabriole legs with gilt brass mounts and sabot.

All original mounts, mellow patina and freestanding, has working lock and original key, some dead worm holes to front and side and small small nicks/dents to the pictures.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions or for more photos, remember to include your email address.

The overall dimensions at the largest points are approximately

Width: 78.5cm (31in)

Depth: 55cm (21½in)

Height: 109cm (43in)

Ref: 0259

We can arrange to deliver this to most UK mainland destinations for £95.

When buying it is important appreciate antiques have long histories of daily use and as such, over time they gain minor scratches, marks, knocks, shrinkage splits, signs of old woodworm, lifts and losses to veneer, which combine with care and years of polishing to create an individual character and patina. We describe the main flaws and those that fall outside of this bracket but cannot describe each marks separately and therefore suggest you do take the time to request extra photos. We do offer a 14 day money back guarantee if you are unhappy with your purchase but cannot refund the return shipping cost. If you are not sure please do not buy without clarifying or take the view that the only way to have it as near to new as possible is to have it fully and comprehensively restored.

For delivery we use a small carrier experience in carrying antique furniture. Delivery is usually within 31 days and the carrier will make arrangements with you directly. We can provide contact details of other carriers if required.