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Swiss Walnut Abbatant
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Swiss Walnut Abbatant

19th century
Sold 1 January 1900 · John Howkins Antiques
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Description

A 19th Century Swiss figured walnut escritoire/ writing cabinet. Standing on bun shaped feet and a plinth base. This abbatant has 3 drawers with book matched figured walnut fronts and original escutcheons. Above is the cross banded fall which opens to reveal a well fitted interior consisting of 8 drawers, all inlaid with satin wood, boxwood and various stained woods. The double centre drawer slides out and reveals a secret compartment. Above the fall is another conforming drawer and an outgoing moulded cornice. The side stiles with well carved corbels and reeded detail. The back bears label and stencil:- J.S.? Luzern. P.V. and Lugano.

In good original condition with 1 or 2 signs of old shrinkage but nothing serious. Cleaned and waxed with original locks and keys.

Sizes :- Max.Height...64''...163cm. Max.Width...40.25''...102cm. Max.Depth...22''...65cm. 2 man delivery to most of U.K. mainland £80.

Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.

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SA309597
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20612
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Description
A 19th Century Swiss figured walnut escritoire/ writing cabinet. Standing on bun shaped feet and a plinth base. This abbatant has 3 drawers with book matched figured walnut fronts and original escutcheons.
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Above is the cross banded fall which opens to reveal a well fitted interior consisting of 8 drawers, all inlaid with satin wood, boxwood and various stained woods.
John Howkins Antiques

The double centre drawer slides out and reveals a secret compartment. Above the fall is another conforming drawer and an outgoing moulded cornice. The side stiles with well carved corbels and reeded detail. The back bears label and stencil:- J.S.? Luzern. P.V. and Lugano.

fig 1. Swiss Walnut Abbatant
fig 1. Swiss Walnut Abbatant

In good original condition with 1 or 2 signs of old shrinkage but nothing serious. Cleaned and waxed with original locks and keys.

Sizes :- Max.Height...64''...163cm. Max.Width...40.25''...102cm. Max.Depth...22''...65cm. 2 man delivery to most of U.K. mainland £80.

Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA309597
Dealers Internal Ref
20612
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
Location
The Grange
Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jhowkins
Verified Since Sep 2010
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John Howkins Antiques
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