Antique Bureau De Dame, French, Walnut, Victorian, C.1880

Name: Antique Bureau De Dame, French, Walnut, Victorian, C.1880
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA852022
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by London Fine Antiques

Description

This is an antique bureau de dame. A French, walnut compact writing desk, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.

Beautiful French presentation and craftsmanship

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

Select walnut presents fine grain interest and mellow caramel hues

Boxwood inlay used extensively for decorative purposes

Gallery top with low ormolu decorative rail over a foliate inlaid top

Canted lid held securely with inset, double throw lock — key present

Upon opening, an arrangement of five drawers with document slip between

Sliding well opens to offer further storage space

Velour writing cushion in a delightful light ruby pink at a comfortable writing height of 79cm

Most surfaces decorated with boxwood inlaid bouquets of flowers

Ormolu mounts adorn the knees of each slender cabriole leg

Standing at each corner upon decorated toes with further ormolu caps

This is a delectable antique bureau, of compact size for the French dame to write her correspondence. As useful today as it was 140 years ago, with enduring elegance and craftsmanship. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 77.5cm (30.5'')

Closed Depth: 45cm (17.75'')

Open Depth: 65cm (25.5")

Max Height: 101.5cm (40'')

Writing Cushion Width: 57.5cm (22.75'')

Writing Cushion Depth: 14.5cm (5.75'')

Writing Cushion Height: 79cm (31'')

Kneehole Height: 65cm (25.5")

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Our Ref: 18.8037

Physical Dimensions

Height

101.5cm (39.96")

Width

77.5cm (30.51")

Depth

45cm (17.72")

Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA852022

Dealers Internal Reference

18.8037

Dealers Notes

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Description

This is an antique bureau de dame. A French, walnut compact writing desk, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.

Beautiful French presentation and craftsmanship

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

fig 1. Antique Bureau De Dame, French, Walnut, Victorian, C.1880

Select walnut presents fine grain interest and mellow caramel hues

Boxwood inlay used extensively for decorative purposes

Gallery top with low ormolu decorative rail over a foliate inlaid top

Canted lid held securely with inset, double throw lock — key present

fig 2. Antique Bureau De Dame, French, Walnut, Victorian, C.1880

Upon opening, an arrangement of five drawers with document slip between

Sliding well opens to offer further storage space

Velour writing cushion in a delightful light ruby pink at a comfortable writing height of 79cm

fig 3. Antique Bureau De Dame, French, Walnut, Victorian, C.1880

Most surfaces decorated with boxwood inlaid bouquets of flowers

Ormolu mounts adorn the knees of each slender cabriole leg

Standing at each corner upon decorated toes with further ormolu caps

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This is a delectable antique bureau, of compact size for the French dame to write her correspondence.

London Fine Antiques

As useful today as it was 140 years ago, with enduring elegance and craftsmanship. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.