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Antique Early 19th Century Rosewood Bonheur Du Jour in the Style of John Mclean
Patrick Sandberg Antiques
for sale €14,625     $15,875
£12,500

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Antique Early 19th Century Rosewood Bonheur Du Jour in the Style of John Mclean

19th century
Description

An early 19th Century Regency period Rosewood Bonheur du Jour in the style of John McLean having distinctive gilt brass fretwork upper part with two small drawers above brass edged lower section with panelled and brass framed drawer, supported on simulated Rosewood turned legs with applied gilt brass collars ending on original brass castors.

Physical Dimensions
Height
111cm (43.70")
Width
82cm (32.28")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

Patrick Sandberg Antiques has dated this Rosewood Bonheur Du Jour to the Regency era.

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SA972553
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6565
Description
An early 19th Century Regency period Rosewood Bonheur du Jour in the style of John McLean having distinctive gilt brass fretwork upper part with two small drawers above brass edged lower section with panelled and brass framed drawer, supported on simulated Rosewood turned legs with applied gilt brass collars ending on original brass castors.
Height
111cm (43.70")
Width
82cm (32.28")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Sandberg Antiques has dated this Rosewood Bonheur Du Jour to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA972553
Dealers Internal Ref
6565
Patrick Sandberg Antiques
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An early nineteenth-century rosewood bonheur du jour writing desk featuring a pierced brass gallery top, small drawers, brass mounts, and turned legs with castors.
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An early nineteenth-century rosewood bonheur du jour writing desk featuring a pierced brass gallery top, small drawers, brass mounts, and turned legs with castors.
Antique early 19th century rosewood bonheur du jour in the style of John McLean
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An early nineteenth-century rosewood bonheur du jour writing desk featuring a pierced brass gallery top, small drawers, brass mounts, and turned legs with castors.
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A bonheur du jour is a type of small, delicate ladies writing desk that originated in France during the eighteenth century and gained widespread popularity across Europe during the Regency era.

These desks were predominantly crafted from fine hardwoods such as rosewood, mahogany, and satinwood, frequently embellished with brass galleries, castors, and gilt-brass mouldings.

Authentic nineteenth-century examples feature hand-cut dovetail joints, original brass hardware showing natural patination, and evidence of hand-planed timber on drawer linings and unexposed panels.

Position this compact desk as a focal point in a hallway, bedroom, or living area, pairing it with contemporary artwork or a minimalist chair to create a balanced, eclectic contrast.

Position the item away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber movement and cracking, and maintain the finish by dusting with a soft microfibre cloth and applying high-grade beeswax sparingly.
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