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Pair 19th Century Pietra Dura Bonheur Du Jours
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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£36,000
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Pair 19th Century Pietra Dura Bonheur Du Jours

19th century
Description

A very good quality pair of Napoleon III Pietra Dura bonheur du jours. With semi precious stone inlaid to the doors and ormolu mounts.

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Dimensions

Height: 60 in. (152.4 cm)

Width: 48 in. (121.92 cm)

Depth: 24 in. (60.96 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
152.4cm (60.00")
Width
121.9cm (47.99")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Declaration

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Pietra Dura Bonheur Du Jour to the 1860s.

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SA809059
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Description
A very good quality pair of Napoleon III Pietra Dura bonheur du jours. With semi precious stone inlaid to the doors and ormolu mounts.

Details

Dimensions

Height: 60 in. (152.4 cm)

Width: 48 in. (121.92 cm)

Depth: 24 in. (60.96 cm)

Height
152.4cm (60.00")
Width
121.9cm (47.99")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Pietra Dura Bonheur Du Jour to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA809059
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2018

Patrick moorhead has been one of the uk's finest trade-only antique furniture and art dealers for over 30 years.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Patrick Moorhead Antiques Profile Page

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Patrick Moorhead Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A pair of 19th-century French ebonised bonheur du jour writing desks with raised cabinets featuring floral pietra dura inlay plaques and gilt bronze mounts.
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Patrick Moorhead Antiques

Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Telephone 077 1010 7505
Location
Spring Gardens
76 Church Street
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 1RL
United Kingdom
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Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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A pair of 19th-century French ebonised bonheur du jour writing desks with raised cabinets featuring floral pietra dura inlay plaques and gilt bronze mounts.
Pair 19th Century Pietra Dura Bonheur Du Jours
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A pair of 19th-century French ebonised bonheur du jour writing desks with raised cabinets featuring floral pietra dura inlay plaques and gilt bronze mounts.
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A bonheur du jour is a style of French ladies writing desk introduced in the 18th century, featuring a flat desk surface topped by a raised cabinet or tiered superstructure containing drawers and cupboards.

Furniture from this period frequently incorporates ebonised timber, cast gilt bronze (ormolu) mounts, and decorative stone elements such as inlaid pietra dura or brass marquetry.

Authentic pietra dura consists of precisely cut, fitted semi-precious stones and marbles inset into a dark matrix, displaying natural mineral variations and hand-tooled joinery visible upon close inspection.

A bonheur du jour functions as an accent piece in a dedicated study, dressing room, or hallway, serving as a functional workspace or display table alongside modern architectural lighting.

Dust surfaces regularly with a dry, lint-free cloth, avoiding abrasive chemicals on ebonised finishes, and clean gilded bronze mounts using a soft brush or mild non-abrasive cleaning solution to preserve the gilding.
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