Inlaid & Ormolu Mounted Walnut Writing Desk C.1870

Name: Inlaid & Ormolu Mounted Walnut Writing Desk C.1870
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA795713
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Collinge Antiques

Description

Fine quality little burr walnut writing desk c.1870. Raised top with two small cabinets with pierced ormolu galleries either side of little shaped mirror and a small drawer below. Open the fall to reveal a kingwood lined interior with leather writing surface, pigeon holes and three small stationery drawers plus a compartment below accessed via sliding panel. Knee height below the writing surface is 28". Highly figured burr walnut veneers with extensive parquetry inlays across the piece and crossbanded edges. Original gilded ormolu mounts and handles. Shaped apron to the front and sides and raised on slim curving cabriole legs with further mounts front and rear. Excellent colour and condition, cleaned and waxed in our workshops. Keys supplied.

Dimensions: width 34½", depth 21"/32". height 55½".

Physical Dimensions

Height

141cm (55.51")

Width

88cm (34.65")

Depth

54cm (21.26")

Declaration

Collinge Antiques has dated this piece to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA795713

Dealers Internal Reference

34841

Dealers Notes

Please contact us for more images, delivery and international shipping quotes. Alternatively you are welcome to view and collect at our large warehouse showroom in Llandudno Junction, North Wales (approximately 45mins from Chester). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture of all types and have twice been shortlisted for the Home and Antiques Magazine Antique Shop of the Year Award. Open 7 days a week. 01492 580022.

Description

Fine quality little burr walnut writing desk c.1870.

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Raised top with two small cabinets with pierced ormolu galleries either side of little shaped mirror and a small drawer below.

Collinge Antiques

Open the fall to reveal a kingwood lined interior with leather writing surface, pigeon holes and three small stationery drawers plus a compartment below accessed via sliding panel. Knee height below the writing surface is 28". Highly figured burr walnut veneers with extensive parquetry inlays across the piece and crossbanded edges. Original gilded ormolu mounts and handles. Shaped apron to the front and sides and raised on slim curving cabriole legs with further mounts front and rear. Excellent colour and condition, cleaned and waxed in our workshops. Keys supplied.

Dimensions: width 34½", depth 21"/32". height 55½".