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Pretty French Walnut Ladies Bureau
Philip Hunt Antiques
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Pretty French Walnut Ladies Bureau

19th century
Description

Pretty French Walnut Ladies Bureau.

Standing Upon Swept Legs with Ormolu Mounts to the Toes and Knees.

The Fall Having Floral Marquetry Decoration and Opens to Reveal 3 Interior Drawers, A Sliding Well and a Leather Writing Surface to the Fall.

The Top of the Bureau Featuring a Pierced Brass Gallery.

The Whole of the Bureau Having Boxwood Inlays.

This Piece is Freestanding.

Size:

Height 36" (91cm)

Width 26" (66cm)

Depth 18" (46cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this French Walnut Writing Bureau to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA870655
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LP62-23
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Description
Pretty French Walnut Ladies Bureau.

Standing Upon Swept Legs with Ormolu Mounts to the Toes and Knees.

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The Fall Having Floral Marquetry Decoration and Opens to Reveal 3 Interior Drawers, A Sliding Well and a Leather Writing Surface to the Fall.
Philip Hunt Antiques

The Top of the Bureau Featuring a Pierced Brass Gallery.

The Whole of the Bureau Having Boxwood Inlays.

This Piece is Freestanding.

Size:

Height 36" (91cm)

Width 26" (66cm)

Depth 18" (46cm)

Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this French Walnut Writing Bureau to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA870655
Dealers Internal Ref
LP62-23
Philip Hunt Antiques
Philip Hunt Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011

Specializing in furniture spanning from the illustrious 18th century to the early 20th century,

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A French walnut ladies writing bureau featuring floral marquetry on the slant front, cabriole legs with gilt metal mounts, and a pierced brass gallery top.
Pretty French Walnut Ladies Bureau
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A bureau de dame is a small-scale writing desk created specifically for personal correspondence. Characterised by a slanted writing slope, compact dimensions, and delicate cabriole legs, these pieces frequently incorporate decorative floral marquetry and cast metal mounts.

These bureaux are typically constructed with a solid hardwood frame veneered in fine timber such as walnut, kingwood, or rosewood. Intricate marquetry patterns utilise contrasting fruitwoods, while decorative accents are formed from gilt-bronze (ormolu) or cast brass.

Authentic features include sweeping S-curve cabriole legs, asymmetrical floral or foliate marquetry, hand-chased gilt-bronze leg mounts (sabots and mounts), and hand-dovetailed drawer construction beneath the sloping drop-front lid.

Position the bureau in a quiet alcove, hallway, or bedroom nook as a focal piece. Pair it with a contemporary minimalist chair or mirror to create a curated contrast between classic period detail and clean modern lines.

Maintain the walnut finish by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying beeswax along the wood grain annually. Clean metal mounts using a dry, soft-bristled brush to remove dust without applying abrasive polishes that could damage surrounding lacquer or veneer.
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