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19th Century Ebonised Boulle Bonheur Du Jour
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for sale €2,925     $3,175
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19th Century Ebonised Boulle Bonheur Du Jour

19th century
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For sale is a fine quality 19th Century Ebonised Boulle Bonheur Du Jour Writing Table. The top, of arched form, has an ornate brass pediment, flanked by a brass urn shaped finial on either side. Below this the two doors, each profusely inlaid with brass, open to reveal a polished interior with a single shelf. The top fits onto the base, which is serpentine in form and has an inset leather hide, hand dyed in a mottled red and black, decorated with both gold and blind tooling. The desk has a pull out slide below, lined with a velvet insert with decorative blind tooling. Below this, a single shaped drawer, also profusely inlaid with brass to match the top, and the legs of the piece. The bonheur du jour is raised on elegantly shaped legs, with ormolu mounts and further inlay, terminating on brass caps. This piece is in excellent condition, having only minor wear commensurate with age and use. A fine piece of furniture which truly highlights the high quality standards and attention to detail that 19th century craftsmen adhered to.

Width: 33" Depth: 24" Height: 62.5"

Physical Dimensions
Height
159cm (62.60")
Width
84cm (33.07")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Declaration

FB Antiques has dated this Boulle Bonheur Du Jour to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA607658
Dealers Internal Reference
EL9/225
Description
For sale is a fine quality 19th Century Ebonised Boulle Bonheur Du Jour Writing Table.
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The top, of arched form, has an ornate brass pediment, flanked by a brass urn shaped finial on either side.
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Below this the two doors, each profusely inlaid with brass, open to reveal a polished interior with a single shelf. The top fits onto the base, which is serpentine in form and has an inset leather hide, hand dyed in a mottled red and black, decorated with both gold and blind tooling. The desk has a pull out slide below, lined with a velvet insert with decorative blind tooling. Below this, a single shaped drawer, also profusely inlaid with brass to match the top, and the legs of the piece. The bonheur du jour is raised on elegantly shaped legs, with ormolu mounts and further inlay, terminating on brass caps. This piece is in excellent condition, having only minor wear commensurate with age and use. A fine piece of furniture which truly highlights the high quality standards and attention to detail that 19th century craftsmen adhered to.

Width: 33" Depth: 24" Height: 62.5"

Height
159cm (62.60")
Width
84cm (33.07")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this Boulle Bonheur Du Jour to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA607658
Dealers Internal Ref
EL9/225
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A 19th-century ebonised French bonheur du jour writing desk featuring red tortoiseshell and brass Boulle marquetry, cabriole legs, and gilt-bronze mounts.
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Archive I A 19th-century ebonised French bonheur du jour writing desk featuring red tortoiseshell and brass Boulle marquetry, cabriole legs, and gilt-bronze mounts.

19th Century Ebonised Boulle Bonheur Du Jour

Archive II A 19th-century ebonised French bonheur du jour writing desk featuring red tortoiseshell and brass Boulle marquetry, cabriole legs, and gilt-bronze mounts. View II
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Rawlings Farm Buildings
Unit 7 Main Road
Rettendon Common
Chelmsford
Essex
CM3 8DY
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A 19th-century ebonised French bonheur du jour writing desk featuring red tortoiseshell and brass Boulle marquetry, cabriole legs, and gilt-bronze mounts.
19th Century Ebonised Boulle Bonheur Du Jour
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A 19th-century ebonised French bonheur du jour writing desk featuring red tortoiseshell and brass Boulle marquetry, cabriole legs, and gilt-bronze mounts.
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A bonheur du jour is a type of small French writing desk introduced in the 18th century, typically featuring a flat writing surface topped by a raised rear cabinet with drawers or cupboards.

Boulle marquetry traditionally combines inlaid brass and tortoiseshell onto a wooden carcass, often complemented by ebonised timber and gilt bronze ormolu mounts.

Authentic 19th-century pieces display cast and chased gilt bronze mounts, hand-cut brass inlay set flush with the veneer, and natural signs of age such as minor wood movement or brass oxidisation.

Place this statement piece in a study, hallway, or bedroom alcove where its detailed craftsmanship can be highlighted against neutral walls alongside simple contemporary lighting.

Keep the item away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent brass lifting, dust gently with a soft microfibre cloth, and avoid applying harsh chemical polishes to the marquetry.
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