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Antique Ebonised Ormolu Mounted Bon-heur Du Jour Desk
David Wolfenden Antiques
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£8,800
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Antique Ebonised Ormolu Mounted Bon-heur Du Jour Desk

1900 - 1920
Description

A fine 19th Century Antique Ebonised Bon-heur Du Jour Desk,with hand painted Sevres Design Porcelain Panels and Quality Ormolu Mounts.

Stamped Edwards & Roberts London .

Fabulous condition!

Replaced gold tooled Blue Leather Skiver.

c1880

43ins x 26ins x 47ins high

Desk height 30ins

“Top lifts off for ease of transportation “

Physical Dimensions
Height
120cm (47.24")
Width
109cm (42.91")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Declaration

David Wolfenden Antiques has dated this Ebonised Bonheur Du Jour Desk to the Edwardian era.

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SA906734
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Description
A fine 19th Century Antique Ebonised Bon-heur Du Jour Desk,with hand painted Sevres Design Porcelain Panels and Quality Ormolu Mounts.

Stamped Edwards & Roberts London .

Fabulous condition!

Replaced gold tooled Blue Leather Skiver.

c1880

43ins x 26ins x 47ins high

Desk height 30ins

“Top lifts off for ease of transportation “

Height
120cm (47.24")
Width
109cm (42.91")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Date of Manufacture

David Wolfenden Antiques has dated this Ebonised Bonheur Du Jour Desk to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA906734
David Wolfenden Antiques
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David Wolfenden Antiques

David Wolfenden Antiques
Telephone 028 94 429498 or 07768 128 800
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219b Lisnevenagh Road
Antrim
Co. Antrim
Northern Ireland
BT41 2JT
United Kingdom
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An ebonised black ladys writing desk featuring ornate gilt-bronze mounts, inset porcelain plaques, cabriole legs, and a raised upper cabinet.
Antique Ebonised Ormolu Mounted Bon-heur Du Jour Desk
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A bonheur du jour is a specialized form of small ladys writing desk introduced in Paris during the mid-18th century. It features a flat writing surface topped by a raised rear superstructure containing small drawers, cabinets, or shelves.

These pieces typically feature hardwood, fruitwood, or pearwood stained black to imitate ebony, adorned with cast gilt-bronze (ormolu) mounts, leather writing surfaces, and inset porcelain plaques inspired by Sevres designs.

Authentic 19th-century examples display hand-cut joinery, thick wood veneers, heavy cast ormolu mounts with chiselled details, and hand-painted porcelain medallions signed by porcelain decorators.

Place the desk against a neutral feature wall in a bedroom nook or living room to allow its dark finish and brass detail to contrast cleanly with modern minimalist decor.

Clean ebonised wood surfaces with a dry microfibre cloth and avoid water or harsh chemical polish, while cleaning ormolu mounts with a dry soft brush to prevent removing original gilded patination.
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