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19th Century French Porcelain Mounted Ladies Writing Desk
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
for sale €16,380     $17,780
£14,000
Patrick Moorhead Antiques

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19th Century French Porcelain Mounted Ladies Writing Desk

19th century
Description

A beautiful French 19th century Sevres style porcelain mounted bureau plat, having an inset leather top with a three quarter brass gallery, three frieze drawers, inset porcelain panels on all four sides, each with hand-painted floral decoration. Raised on elegant cabriole legs, gilded ormolu mounts and terminating in scrolling feet.

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
105cm (41.34")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA953168
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SKU00000770
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Description
A beautiful French 19th century Sevres style porcelain mounted bureau plat, having an inset leather top with a three quarter brass gallery, three frieze drawers, inset porcelain panels on all four sides, each with hand-painted floral decoration. Raised on elegant cabriole legs, gilded ormolu mounts and terminating in scrolling feet.
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
105cm (41.34")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA953168
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00000770
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.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Patrick Moorhead Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Patrick Moorhead Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A 19th-century French writing desk crafted from veneered wood with cabriole legs, inlaid leather writing surface, gilt-bronze mounts, and hand-painted porcelain plaques along the apron.
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Archive I A 19th-century French writing desk crafted from veneered wood with cabriole legs, inlaid leather writing surface, gilt-bronze mounts, and hand-painted porcelain plaques along the apron.

19th Century French Porcelain Mounted Ladies Writing Desk

Archive II A 19th-century French writing desk crafted from veneered wood with cabriole legs, inlaid leather writing surface, gilt-bronze mounts, and hand-painted porcelain plaques along the apron. View II
Archive III A 19th-century French writing desk crafted from veneered wood with cabriole legs, inlaid leather writing surface, gilt-bronze mounts, and hand-painted porcelain plaques along the apron. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century French writing desk crafted from veneered wood with cabriole legs, inlaid leather writing surface, gilt-bronze mounts, and hand-painted porcelain plaques along the apron. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century French writing desk crafted from veneered wood with cabriole legs, inlaid leather writing surface, gilt-bronze mounts, and hand-painted porcelain plaques along the apron. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century French writing desk crafted from veneered wood with cabriole legs, inlaid leather writing surface, gilt-bronze mounts, and hand-painted porcelain plaques along the apron. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century French writing desk crafted from veneered wood with cabriole legs, inlaid leather writing surface, gilt-bronze mounts, and hand-painted porcelain plaques along the apron. View VII
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Patrick Moorhead Antiques

Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Telephone 077 1010 7505
Location
Spring Gardens
76 Church Street
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 1RL
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/patrickmoorheadcouk
Verified Since Feb 2018
Items For Sale 715
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Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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A 19th-century French writing desk crafted from veneered wood with cabriole legs, inlaid leather writing surface, gilt-bronze mounts, and hand-painted porcelain plaques along the apron.
19th Century French Porcelain Mounted Ladies Writing Desk
Ref: SA953168
A 19th-century French writing desk crafted from veneered wood with cabriole legs, inlaid leather writing surface, gilt-bronze mounts, and hand-painted porcelain plaques along the apron.
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Originating in 18th and 19th-century France, these refined writing tables, or bureau plats, feature decorative porcelain plaques inspired by the Sevres manufacture, incorporated into the apron and drawers alongside gilt-bronze mounts.

These pieces typically utilise fine wood veneers such as kingwood, tulipwood, or rosewood over an oak frame, embellished with cast and chased gilt-bronze (ormolu) mounts and hand-painted porcelain plaques.

Authentic period examples feature hand-chased ormolu with natural oxidisation, hand-painted porcelain plaques with artist signatures or factory marks, and hand-cut dovetail joinery beneath the veneered surfaces.

A porcelain mounted writing desk functions as a focal point in a formal reception room, a dedicated home office, or styled as a dressing table in a master bedroom suite.

Preserve wood veneers and gilt bronze by keeping the desk away from direct sunlight and radiator heat sources, dusting gently with a soft dry cloth, and avoiding abrasive chemical cleaners on the porcelain plaques.
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