19th Century French Mahogany Directoire Writing Desk

Name: 19th Century French Mahogany Directoire Writing Desk
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA836018
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Martlesham Antiques

Description

19th Century French mahogany directoire writing desk, the moulded edge top having a green leather writing surface decorated with blind and gilt tooling, the edge of the top having ebony inlay, pull out slides either side incorporating the same style as the top, the front of the desk consisting of four oak lined drawers with original brass escutcheons and decorative brass beading, all drawers have workable locks and keys, the right hand drawer having a lockable secret compartment, the reverse of the desk having faux drawers, each corner of the desk having an oval reeded panel incorporating a brass leaf, supported on elegant tapered turned legs with further brass decoration. Circa 1880.

57” x 29” x 30 1/2” high

145cms x 74cms x 78cms high

Physical Dimensions

Height

78cm (30.71")

Width

145cm (57.09")

Depth

74cm (29.13")

Declaration

Martlesham Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA836018

Dealers Internal Reference

3113

Dealers Notes

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Martlesham Antiques is a family run business and has been trading since 1984. Located in Suffolk just outside Woodbridge, Martlesham Antiques is run from a spacious thatched cottage housing nine large showrooms with a vast adjacent car park.

Specialising in 18th and 19th Century furniture, together with creating custom hand-made furniture which is supplied to various interior designers, trade and the retail market. Every piece on the showroom floor is in excellent condition and ready to go straight into the buyers home or premises.

All of Martlesham Antiques furniture is hand polished by their own French polishers and restorers to a very high standard. We are also a member of LAPADA, the association of art and antiques.