19th Century Swedish Painted Pine Escritoire Writing Desk

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Swedish 19th century painted pine escritoire writing desk circa 1870. Rustic escritoire, made from solid pine and hand painted on … Read more Swedish 19th century painted pine escritoire writing desk circa 1870. Rustic escritoire, made from solid pine and hand painted on the outside using a rag work technique, which simulates grain. Front with drop down fall and 3 graduating drawers to the front, each fitted with brass handles. Fall drops down to provide the writing slope and reveal a stunning interior painted in a contrasting green, which maintains it’s original colour and patina. Central storage with a shaped front drawer above, flanked each side by a bank of 5 drawers. Shaped freize running along the front bottom edge. Working lock and key. Expected losses to paint work and surface marks and fading. 2 small pieces of small moulding that have been replaced. See less