19th Century Ebonised and Brass Mounted French Writing Desk

A stunning ebonised and brass mounted French writing table / desk in the style of Louis XVI with lobed corners most probably made by a Parisian Cabinet Maker.

French circa 1880.

This fine quality antique desk also can be known as a bureau plat is adorned with polished brass moulding and flutes which have a beautiful mellow tone.

?The rectangular top having lobed (rounded) corners surrounded by caddy top moulded brass and ebonised edge, enclosing a gilt and blind tooled faded tan leather insert writing surface.

There are also two pull out writing slides to either side extending the useable surface if needed.

The conforming rounded corners being brass fluted with a larger central frieze drawer flanked by two short drawers to either side. The drawers are fully oak lined having handcut dovetails with the right hand drawer being a single (double in depth) having an oak sectioned compartment with a secret lockable drawer behind. Each drawer is fully brass moulded with original escutcheons and brass locks. The locks are stamped ‘A.V.F Paris’ with a pair of engraved keys (these were expensive locks and items with these locks fitted have also been of superior quality), along with the quality of this desk one would safely presume it was made by a good Parisian cabinet maker.

With solid brass turned capitals the tapering legs, also being fluted, are raised on brass toupie feet.

The sides having a brass moulded panelled edge replicated to the rear enabling this writing desk to stand freely within the room.

This stunning, sleek and stylish antique desk is in exceptional condition and has been fully restored ready to be the centre piece of any room or study.

Note that it is rare to fine a desk like this with lobed corners and such fine brass work.

Dimensions:

Width: 56 inches - 143.5cm

Height: 30 1/4 inches - 77cm

Depth: 30 1/2 inches - 77.5cm

Knee Height 24 1/2 inches - 62cm

Each slide pulls out 12 3/4 inches - 32cm and is 22 1/2 inches - 57cm Deep.

Total with both slides out 81 1/2 inches - 207cm

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.

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