Victorian Ladies Writing Table / Bon Heur Du Jour

Name: Victorian Ladies Writing Table / Bon Heur Du Jour
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA869203
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by John Howkins Antiques

Description

A superb burr walnut and boxwood inlaid Bon heur du jour. The superstructure having 2 bow fronted cupboards with sevres plaques and ormolu mounts, the interiors with 2 pigeon holes and 3 burr walnut faced drawers. The centre having a decoratively carved open fret back gallery with a mirror and a bow fronted drawer below. The serpentine shaped working surface with outline boxwood and ebony inlay and cross grain moulded edge. The cushion moulded frieze with a hidden drawer and further boxwood line inlay and the whole standing on elegant cabriole legs. Condition - very good, with working locks and keys. Size:- Height...45.25''/ 115cm. Max.Width...48.5''/ 115cm. Max.Depth...21''/ 53cm.

Physical Dimensions

Height

115cm (45.28")

Width

115cm (45.28")

Depth

53cm (20.87")

Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this piece to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA869203

Dealers Internal Reference

21570

Dealers Notes

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Description

A superb burr walnut and boxwood inlaid Bon heur du jour.

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The superstructure having 2 bow fronted cupboards with sevres plaques and ormolu mounts, the interiors with 2 pigeon holes and 3 burr walnut faced drawers.

John Howkins Antiques

The centre having a decoratively carved open fret back gallery with a mirror and a bow fronted drawer below. The serpentine shaped working surface with outline boxwood and ebony inlay and cross grain moulded edge. The cushion moulded frieze with a hidden drawer and further boxwood line inlay and the whole standing on elegant cabriole legs. Condition - very good, with working locks and keys. Size:- Height...45.25''/ 115cm. Max.Width...48.5''/ 115cm. Max.Depth...21''/ 53cm.

Physical Dimensions

Height

115cm (45.28")

Width

115cm (45.28")

Depth

53cm (20.87")

Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this piece to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA869203