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Antique English Boulle Rocking Desk Blotter C.1880
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Antique English Boulle Rocking Desk Blotter C.1880

19th century
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Description

A handsome Antique English desk blotter, made the top made from highly decorative Boulle.

The tortoiseshell was attached to the hardwood frame with coloured matter below (in this case red) to give this highly sought after reddish-orange colouring to these works of art. This process first developed by the French cabinetmaker, André-Charles Boulle (11 November 1642 – 28 February 1732, highly popular in nineteenth century Britain.

The handle to the top unscrews to allow the blotting paper to be changed.

Dating to the late Victorian era, c.1880. Excellent condition measuring 5 1/4" x 3 1/4 x 3" tall.

Item: 40189

Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA538280
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40189
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Description
A handsome Antique English desk blotter, made the top made from highly decorative Boulle.
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The tortoiseshell was attached to the hardwood frame with coloured matter below (in this case red) to give this highly sought after reddish-orange colouring to these works of art.
Puckerings

This process first developed by the French cabinetmaker, André-Charles Boulle (11 November 1642 – 28 February 1732, highly popular in nineteenth century Britain.

The handle to the top unscrews to allow the blotting paper to be changed.

Dating to the late Victorian era, c.1880. Excellent condition measuring 5 1/4" x 3 1/4 x 3" tall.

Item: 40189

Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA538280
Dealers Internal Ref
40189
Puckerings
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A quality online collection of fine english antique smalls with free worldwide shipping from london, england

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