Fine Louis Xv Writing Desk Stamped J Schmitz

A fine Louis XV mid 18th Century French Kingwood writing desk stamped J Schmitz. Of serpentine form this wonderful ladies writing desk with inset leather top having a brass galleried back and Kingwood crossbanding dates to circa 1770.

The top sits over a serpentine structure with bombe sides having a bow shaped central drawer flanked by three graduated shaped oak lined drawers to either side with ormolu handles and escutcheons. The whole being beautifully decorated with interlocking flower heads boarded by a boxwood banding and kingwood crossband.

This very attractive desk is also freestanding having mounts to the rear as well as being fully veneered in the same manner as the front. In wonderful condition retaining its original lock this lovely example of 18th Century French furniture has been made by the famous Master Cabinetmaker Joseph Schmitz (Paris Master June 18, 1762) who worked in Paris living in Rue de Charonne.

His furniture was known for its quality and his stamp can be found on Louis XV decoratively veneered furniture with commodes and ladies desks being his specialty.

A signed marble top commode recently fetched just under 20,000 euros at one of the top auction houses.

Dimensions:

Width: 40 inches - 102cm

Height: 29 1/2 inches - 75cm

Depth: 20 inches - 51cm

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We also have many trade/interior designers and private clients all over the world and regularly ship abroad. Please contact us at info@lovedayantiques.co.uk for a fully insured quote to wherever your destination may be.

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We understand buying Antique Furniture via the internet can be a very wary process therefore items purchased via the web without prior viewing are purchased with our 14 day guarantee that in the unlikely event that the item is not what you had expected it can be returned for whatever reason. If you can return the item to us within 7 days of receipt we will gladly issue you a refund excluding carriage costs.

All of the goods sold by Loveday Antiques are in very good condition and fully restored ready for home use but please bear in mind you may find the usual markings that are commensurate with age which all add to beauty and uniqueness of antique furniture.

VIEWINGS

We have had a reputation for being a long established antique dealer in London having had showrooms concurrently running in Islington, Chelsea and Ascot. We have relocated our new showroom which is easily reached between A1 or A10 to just outside of Hertford, Hertfordshire to adapt to our customers buying habits which are predominately online. This has enabled us to offer our goods at significantly reduced prices, as likewise our overheads have been considerably reduced therefore passing our savings on.

ADDRESS

The new showroom is just North of London and a 20min train journey from Kings Cross London to Stevenage and a short 10 minute drive from there which we are happy to pick you up from. It is also a 10 minute drive from Hertford North station again which we are happy to pick you up from.

If you are driving it is 10 minutes drive from both the A10 and A1m. Junction 7 on the A10 from Stevenage and the Ware North Junction on the A10.

Please contact us for location and appointments.

Telephone: 01438 869 819

Email: info@lovedayantiques.co.uk

Opening Times

Monday to Saturday 9.00am - 5.30p

Loveday Antiques is a family run business originally established since 1969 in London.

Now in its second generation, Loveday Antiques specialises in an eclectic mix of 18th to 20th Century European furniture and works of art, with a strong emphasis on quality, uniqueness and colour.

As proud members of BADA & LAPADA, the largest association for professional art and antique dealers in the United Kingdom and members of CINOA, the worldwide association for antique dealers you can buy from us with 100% confidence and reassurance as we are committed to upholding and abiding by the strict standards of each association.

Our clients can rest assured that each item is as described and photographed.

All Items are sold with 100% satisfaction 14 day money back guarantee, return delivery will be charged for.

We deliver within the UK for usually between £60-£80 and ship worldwide with professional bespoke crating via air to almost all locations. Please contact us at Loveday Antiques with your full postal address for a very competitive quote.

Delivery within the mainland UK will usually be with 7 to 14 days but please allow up to 28 days. We also ship worldwide with a professional bespoke crating service and large International couriers via air and sea to almost all locations. Please contact us at Loveday Antiques with your full postal address for a very competitive quote.

GOODS

All items listed are in excellent condition having been restored using traditional methods by experienced cabinet makers and polishers keeping the original colour and patina wherever possible.

Please bear in mind you may find the usual markings with antique furniture that are commensurate with age which all add to beauty and uniqueness of the item.

VIEWINGS

We have a reputation for being long established antique dealers in London having had showrooms concurrently running in Islington, Chelsea and Ascot. We have relocated our new showroom, due to London overheads, easily reached between A1 or A10 to just outside of Hertford, Hertfordshire.

We will happily arrange for clients to be collected travelling via train. Local stations being Hertford North, Stevenage and Ware, all being a 10 minute drive from us.

Please contact us for location and appointments.

Telephone: 01438 869 819

Payments accepted are Bank Transfer, Cheque, Major Credit Cards or Cash.

Opening Times

Monday to Saturday 9.00am - 5.30pm Please email or call beforehand to make an appointment.

If outside of these times again please call to make an appointment

We have more than 40 years experience in supplying Antique furniture to the trade, public and interior designers from all parts of the world so please buy with confidence as we have passed the test of time.