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French 19th Century Ladies Writing Desk
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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Patrick Moorhead Antiques

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French 19th Century Ladies Writing Desk

19th century
Description

French 19th Century ladies fall front bureau de dame, having wonderful Amboyna, veneers with classical Boxwood inlay to the centre depicting a classical urn with over flowing flowers. Opening to reveal an inset writing tablet, drawers and pigeon holes. Raised on elegant cabriole legs, free standing.

Physical Dimensions
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Declaration

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this French Marquetry Writing Desk to the 19th Century.

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SA869173
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Batch 62 N/H
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Description
French 19th Century ladies fall front bureau de dame, having wonderful Amboyna, veneers with classical Boxwood inlay to the centre depicting a classical urn with over flowing flowers. Opening to reveal an inset writing tablet, drawers and pigeon holes. Raised on elegant cabriole legs, free standing.
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this French Marquetry Writing Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA869173
Dealers Internal Ref
Batch 62 N/H
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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Archive I A 19th-century French slant-front writing desk featuring floral marquetry, cabriole legs, gilt-bronze mounts, and a key inserted into the lock.

French 19th Century Ladies writing desk

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Telephone 077 1010 7505
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East Sussex
BN1 1RL
United Kingdom
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A 19th-century French slant-front writing desk featuring floral marquetry, cabriole legs, gilt-bronze mounts, and a key inserted into the lock.
French 19th Century Ladies writing desk
Ref: SA869173
A 19th-century French slant-front writing desk featuring floral marquetry, cabriole legs, gilt-bronze mounts, and a key inserted into the lock.
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A bureau a pente, or slant-front writing desk, originated in 18th-century France and features a hinged sloping lid that opens to reveal an interior writing surface and fitted compartments.

Craftsmen typically utilised timber veneers such as kingwood, rosewood, and burr walnut, accented with floral marquetry inlays and cast-bronze ormolu mounts.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joinery, timber shrinkage along panel edges, cast gilt-bronze fittings with hand-chased detailing, and secondary timber linings such as oak or pine.

Position the desk as an accent piece in a study, dressing room, or hallway, paired with minimal modern lighting and neutral background tones to complement the wood grain.

Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent veneer lifting, dusting surfaces with a dry microfibre cloth and applying natural beeswax periodically.
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