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Fine Quality Antique Victorian French Freestanding Inlaid Boulle Desk Set
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Fine Quality Antique Victorian French Freestanding Inlaid Boulle Desk Set

19th century
Sold 10 June 2025 · London City Antiques
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Fine quality antique Victorian French freestanding inlaid boulle desk set having a quality ornate shaped brass handle flanked by a pair of original cut glass inkwells with inlaid boulle tops above two inlaid boulle pen trays, one long drawer with original ornate brass knob raised on turned ebonised feet. A barely noticeable small chip to the base of one inkwell which does not deflect from its beauty

A divine piece demonstrating the highest quality of craftsmanship

H 17 x W 33.5 x D 26cm

Date 1850

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Antique Boulle Desk Set to the 1850s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
33.5cm (13.19")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Reference Numbers
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SA1113468
Dealers Internal Reference
1318
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Fine quality antique Victorian French freestanding inlaid boulle desk set having a quality ornate shaped brass handle flanked by a pair of original cut glass inkwells with inlaid boulle tops above two inlaid boulle pen trays, one long drawer with original ornate brass knob raised on turned ebonised feet. A barely noticeable small chip to the base of one inkwell which does not deflect from its beauty

A divine piece demonstrating the highest quality of craftsmanship

H 17 x W 33.5 x D 26cm

Date 1850

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Antique Boulle Desk Set to the 1850s.

Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
33.5cm (13.19")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1113468
Dealers Internal Ref
1318
London City Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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Archive I An ornate nineteenth-century Boulle desk set featuring brass scrollwork inlay on an ebonised wooden base, complete with two cut glass inkwells and a central carrying handle. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Fine Quality Antique Victorian French Freestanding Inlaid Boulle Desk Set

Archive II An ornate nineteenth-century Boulle desk set featuring brass scrollwork inlay on an ebonised wooden base, complete with two cut glass inkwells and a central carrying handle. View II
Archive III An ornate nineteenth-century Boulle desk set featuring brass scrollwork inlay on an ebonised wooden base, complete with two cut glass inkwells and a central carrying handle. View III
Archive IV An ornate nineteenth-century Boulle desk set featuring brass scrollwork inlay on an ebonised wooden base, complete with two cut glass inkwells and a central carrying handle. View IV
Archive V An ornate nineteenth-century Boulle desk set featuring brass scrollwork inlay on an ebonised wooden base, complete with two cut glass inkwells and a central carrying handle. View V
Archive VI An ornate nineteenth-century Boulle desk set featuring brass scrollwork inlay on an ebonised wooden base, complete with two cut glass inkwells and a central carrying handle. View VI
Archive VII An ornate nineteenth-century Boulle desk set featuring brass scrollwork inlay on an ebonised wooden base, complete with two cut glass inkwells and a central carrying handle. View VII
Archive VIII An ornate nineteenth-century Boulle desk set featuring brass scrollwork inlay on an ebonised wooden base, complete with two cut glass inkwells and a central carrying handle. View VIII
Archive IX An ornate nineteenth-century Boulle desk set featuring brass scrollwork inlay on an ebonised wooden base, complete with two cut glass inkwells and a central carrying handle. View IX
Archive X An ornate nineteenth-century Boulle desk set featuring brass scrollwork inlay on an ebonised wooden base, complete with two cut glass inkwells and a central carrying handle. View X
Archive XI An ornate nineteenth-century Boulle desk set featuring brass scrollwork inlay on an ebonised wooden base, complete with two cut glass inkwells and a central carrying handle. View XI
Archive XII An ornate nineteenth-century Boulle desk set featuring brass scrollwork inlay on an ebonised wooden base, complete with two cut glass inkwells and a central carrying handle. View XII
Archive XIII An ornate nineteenth-century Boulle desk set featuring brass scrollwork inlay on an ebonised wooden base, complete with two cut glass inkwells and a central carrying handle. View XIII
Archive XIV An ornate nineteenth-century Boulle desk set featuring brass scrollwork inlay on an ebonised wooden base, complete with two cut glass inkwells and a central carrying handle. View XIV
Archive XV An ornate nineteenth-century Boulle desk set featuring brass scrollwork inlay on an ebonised wooden base, complete with two cut glass inkwells and a central carrying handle. View XV
Archive XVI An ornate nineteenth-century Boulle desk set featuring brass scrollwork inlay on an ebonised wooden base, complete with two cut glass inkwells and a central carrying handle. View XVI
Archive XVII An ornate nineteenth-century Boulle desk set featuring brass scrollwork inlay on an ebonised wooden base, complete with two cut glass inkwells and a central carrying handle. View XVII
Archive XVIII An ornate nineteenth-century Boulle desk set featuring brass scrollwork inlay on an ebonised wooden base, complete with two cut glass inkwells and a central carrying handle. View XVIII
Archive XIX An ornate nineteenth-century Boulle desk set featuring brass scrollwork inlay on an ebonised wooden base, complete with two cut glass inkwells and a central carrying handle. View XIX
Archive XX An ornate nineteenth-century Boulle desk set featuring brass scrollwork inlay on an ebonised wooden base, complete with two cut glass inkwells and a central carrying handle. View XX
Archive XXI An ornate nineteenth-century Boulle desk set featuring brass scrollwork inlay on an ebonised wooden base, complete with two cut glass inkwells and a central carrying handle. View XXI
Archive XXII An ornate nineteenth-century Boulle desk set featuring brass scrollwork inlay on an ebonised wooden base, complete with two cut glass inkwells and a central carrying handle. View XXII
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An ornate nineteenth-century Boulle desk set featuring brass scrollwork inlay on an ebonised wooden base, complete with two cut glass inkwells and a central carrying handle.
Fine Quality Antique Victorian French Freestanding Inlaid Boulle Desk Set
Ref: SA1113468
An ornate nineteenth-century Boulle desk set featuring brass scrollwork inlay on an ebonised wooden base, complete with two cut glass inkwells and a central carrying handle.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesk Sets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian / Napoleon III
  • MaterialEbonised wood, brass inlay, cut glass
  • ColourBlack and gold
  • MotifsBrass scrollwork inlay, Cut glass inkwells, Cast metal carrying handle, Moulded wooden base
  • SizeH 17 cm (7 in) x W 33.5 cm (13 in) x D 26 cm (10 in)

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Boulle work is an intricate form of marquetry developed by Andre-Charles Boulle, featuring cut-out patterns of tortoiseshell and brass or pewter inlaid into a dark wood ground.

Traditional construction typically involves ebonised wood or mahogany bases, metallic brass or pewter inlay, cut glass inkwells, and cast metal mounts.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut metal and shell inlay with minor irregularities, hand-cut dovetailing in wooden interiors, and aged patination on the brass mounts and glass.

An antique inkstand serves as a focal point on a modern home office desk or a decorative accent piece on a living room bookshelf, contrasting industrial or contemporary lines with classical craftsmanship.

Maintain pieces by dusting gently with a dry microfibre cloth, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent warping, and sparingly applying microcrystalline wax to protect the wood and metal.
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