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18th Century Louis XV Escritoire
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for sale €3,218     $3,493
£2,750
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18th Century Louis XV Escritoire

18th century
For Sale by FB Antiques
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For sale is a fine quality, 18th Century Louis XV Escritoire. The Escritoire has a drawer at the top with ornate mounts, above a fall front opening to reveal a fitted interior comprising pigeon holes, drawers and a writing surface. Below this are two cupboard doors, both with ornate mounts opening to reveal a shelf and a single drawer. The escritoire stands on lion paw feet and is in a good original condition, with its original key for the unusual, superb quality, locking system. Average wear commensurate with age and use.

Width: 38" Depth: 16" Height: 55"

Physical Dimensions
Height
140cm (55.12")
Width
97cm (38.19")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Declaration

FB Antiques has dated this Mahogany Secretaire a Abattant to the 18th Century.

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SA499137
Dealers Internal Reference
S25-512
Description
For sale is a fine quality, 18th Century Louis XV Escritoire.
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The Escritoire has a drawer at the top with ornate mounts, above a fall front opening to reveal a fitted interior comprising pigeon holes, drawers and a writing surface.
FB Antiques

Below this are two cupboard doors, both with ornate mounts opening to reveal a shelf and a single drawer. The escritoire stands on lion paw feet and is in a good original condition, with its original key for the unusual, superb quality, locking system. Average wear commensurate with age and use.

Width: 38" Depth: 16" Height: 55"

Height
140cm (55.12")
Width
97cm (38.19")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this Mahogany Secretaire a Abattant to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA499137
Dealers Internal Ref
S25-512
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A dark mahogany drop-front escritoire cabinet featuring an open writing flap, fitted interior drawers, brass mounts, a black marble top, and carved paw feet.
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Archive I A dark mahogany drop-front escritoire cabinet featuring an open writing flap, fitted interior drawers, brass mounts, a black marble top, and carved paw feet.

18th Century Louis XV Escritoire

Archive II A dark mahogany drop-front escritoire cabinet featuring an open writing flap, fitted interior drawers, brass mounts, a black marble top, and carved paw feet. View II
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Telephone 01245 401 210
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Rawlings Farm Buildings
Unit 7 Main Road
Rettendon Common
Chelmsford
Essex
CM3 8DY
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jul 2014
Items For Sale 306
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A dark mahogany drop-front escritoire cabinet featuring an open writing flap, fitted interior drawers, brass mounts, a black marble top, and carved paw feet.
18th Century Louis XV Escritoire
Ref: SA499137
A dark mahogany drop-front escritoire cabinet featuring an open writing flap, fitted interior drawers, brass mounts, a black marble top, and carved paw feet.
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An escritoire, also known as a secretaire a abattant, is a tall writing cabinet featuring a hinged drop-front writing surface that closes vertically to conceal internal drawers and compartments. Popularised in 18th-century France, these pieces served as space-saving writing desks and secure storage for correspondence.

Traditional French escritoires were typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or rosewood, often finished with flame veneers and topped with solid marble slabs. Internal drawers were hand-dovetailed, while exterior decoration frequently incorporated gilt-bronze (ormolu) mounts and leather writing inserts.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joinery, original oak or pine secondary timbers, and heavy cast-bronze hardware displaying natural gilding wear. Additional indicators include hand-planed back panels, historical lock mechanisms, and natural oxidisation across internal drawers.

An antique escritoire functions effectively as a anchor piece in a formal study, hallway, or living area. Pairing the cabinet with contemporary seating or minimalist artwork creates an intentional contrast between historic joinery and modern design elements.

Position the cabinet away from direct sunlight and radiators to avoid veneer contraction or warping. Dust surfaces regularly with a dry microfibre cloth, apply a beeswax polish along the grain annually, and clean original ormolu mounts using soft brushes rather than abrasive metal cleaners.
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