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Antique French Ormolu Mounted Escritoire Writing Desk
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Antique French Ormolu Mounted Escritoire Writing Desk

1920 - 1940
Sold 13 April 2023 · Marylebone Antiques
This “Antique French Ormolu Mounted Escritoire Writing Desk ” found a buyer.

It was listed by Marylebone Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Description

A stunning antique French writing table, also known as an escritoire. This dates from around the 1930’s.

It is has a very beautiful and useful design, with a very elegant form. There are high quality gilt metal ormolu mounts, and the upper doors have beautifully painted plaques. The drawer opens out to reveal a tooled leather writing surface, this can also be slid back to reveal extra storage space.

We have had this re-polished, it is in excellent condition for its age. The top section lifts off the base and this comes in two pieces for ease of transport.

Width – 30 inches , 76 cm

Depth – 20 inches , 51 cm

Height – 53 inches , 134 cm

Knee height – 24 inches , 61 cm

Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this piece to the 1930s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
134cm (52.76")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA923954
Dealers Internal Reference
4899
Dealers Notes

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Description
A stunning antique French writing table, also known as an escritoire. This dates from around the 1930’s.

It is has a very beautiful and useful design, with a very elegant form.

“
There are high quality gilt metal ormolu mounts, and the upper doors have beautifully painted plaques.
Marylebone Antiques

The drawer opens out to reveal a tooled leather writing surface, this can also be slid back to reveal extra storage space.

fig 1. Antique French Ormolu Mounted Escritoire Writing Desk
fig 1. Antique French Ormolu Mounted Escritoire Writing Desk

We have had this re-polished, it is in excellent condition for its age. The top section lifts off the base and this comes in two pieces for ease of transport.

Width – 30 inches , 76 cm

Depth – 20 inches , 51 cm

Height – 53 inches , 134 cm

Knee height – 24 inches , 61 cm

Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this piece to the 1930s.

Height
134cm (52.76")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA923954
Dealers Internal Ref
4899
Marylebone Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialist in english, french and swedish antique furniture & decorative items circa 1750-1950s.

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NW8 8ED
United Kingdom
Verified Since Nov 2012
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Verified Since Nov 2012
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Location: 8 Church Street, London, NW8 8ED, United Kingdom
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  • Period1920 - 1940
  • SizeH 134 cm (53 in) x W 76 cm (30 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)
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