Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1870s.
• Circa: 1870
• Period: 2nd Empire
• Wood: Walnut
• Provenance: France
• Style: Louis XV
• Size: 4ft wide x 2½ft deep
• Serpentine design
• Black leather with gold tooling
• Shaped fretwork gallery
• Marquetry veneers
• Multiple drawers & cupboard
• Original brass rococo handles
• Stunning floral carved cabriole legs
• Hand dovetailed drawer construction
• Working locks & key
• Stunning colour & patination
• Superb quality
• Two piece desk (dismantles for transport)
• Free 14 day UK returns period
The serpentine shaped desk features a shaped gold tool black leather inset to the centre of the desk, with a walnut surround and symmetrical marquetry veneer to the perimeter. The edge of the desktop features an elegant moulded edge with chamfered corners. Below, the three serpentine shaped drawers sit above an elegantly shaped frieze. These three drawers retain the original working locks and key; they are pine lined and hand dovetailed. The cupboard doors above also retain the original working lock and key. All drawers retain their original elegant brass rococo handles. The small drawers are cedar lined, whereas the larger drawers are pine lined. The desk boasts stunning symmetrical mirror matched figured marquetry veneers to all drawer fronts, the cupboard doors and this is also evident around the inset leather desktop itself. Pronounced cabriole legs, with carved anthemion motifs to the knees and base of the leg, support the desk.
This is a two-piece desk and is designed to dismantle which allows for easy transportation and access into the house. The section that sits on top of the desk is designed to detach from the desk.
Condition Report:
This item is in excellent condition. The leather is clean, free from stains, rips or scratches. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges of the desk itself, but nothing significant, considering the age of the item. As it boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination; this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received. The three large drawers and the central cupboard feature the original working locks and a key. All drawers retain their original brass rococo handles. Importantly, all of the mirror matched symmetrical figured walnut veneer is all intact and in excellent condition. The desk stands firm on the ground; it does not wobble, is solid in joint and is ready to use.
Dimensions:
External height = 126.5cm or 49¾” or 4ft 1¾”
External width = 123cm or 48” or 4ft 0”
External depth = 78cm or 30¾” or 2ft 6¾”
Writing Height = 77cm or 30¼” or 2ft 6¼”
Writing Width = 115cm or 45¼” or 3ft 9¼”
Writing Depth = 42.5cm or 16¾” or 1ft 4¾”
Knee Height = 60cm or 23” or 1ft 11”
Free UK Delivery*:
We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland; for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands. If you live in one of the areas, please contact us for a delivery quote.
Free 14 Days UK Returns & Refunds:
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee).
International Buyers:
If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time.
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Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1870s.
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Louis XV French Walnut & Leather Bonheur Du Jour Writing Desk Table (Circa 1860)
