London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1860s.
Of wonderful proportion and rich in colour
Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order
Delightful flame stocks present warm caramel hues and fine grain interest
Quality cedar stocks to the drawer boxes
Ornate forms to the back stand with inset upper shelf
Generously sized lower shelf between the serpentine sides
Opening outwards, the writing slope presents a crimson skiver
A suite of pen trays and cubbies sit behind the opening upper skiver compartment
Wide drawer to lower fascia with circular wooden pulls
The main drawer and skiver replete with inset brass-lined locks — matched key present
The right hand side contains a second, pull-out drawer
Raised upon a quartet of gently tapering turned legs
This is a fascinating antique writing desk, with a striking appearance and useful features. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the study or home office.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 61.5cm (24.25'')
Max Depth: 49cm (19.25'')
Max Height: 127.5cm (50.25'')
Writing Slope Width: 57.5cm (22.75'')
Writing Slope Depth: 43.5cm (17.25'')
Writing Slope Height: 75.5cm (29.75'')
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Our Ref: 18.8676
London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1860s.
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Antique Writing Desk, French, Flame, Cedar, Bonheur Du Jour, Victorian, C.1860
