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Marylebone Antiques has dated this piece to the 1920s.
The interior behind the cylinder is beautifully fitted out with many drawers, two compartments & a central cupboard with more marquetry. There is a pull out writing surface & a one long drawer below. The grain & patterns of the woods are fabulous. There are many inlays, swags, etc. & the marquetry is exquisite. There are three marquetry panels, one on the cylinder & two on the sides. Please enlarge all the images, because I couldn’t possibly describe everything. The tapered legs are rosewood & satinwood, ending with brass feet. One of many signs of quality are the way that the legs are finished on all four sides. Whoever made this item, had a very keen eye for detail & didn’t take any short cuts.
Width – 34 inches, 87 cm
Depth – 21 inches, 54 cm
Height – 44 inches, 110 cm
Marylebone Antiques has dated this piece to the 1920s.
Specialist in english, french and swedish antique furniture & decorative items circa 1750-1950s.
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Antique Swedish Inlaid & Marquetry Cylinder Top Desk
