English Mahogany Beau Brummell Gentleman Dressing Desk.

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English Mahogany Beau Brummell Gentleman Dressing Desk. Aristocratic Pedigree. 

Outstanding example of a rare mechanical piece of furniture of museum … more English Mahogany Beau Brummell Gentleman Dressing Desk. Aristocratic Pedigree. 

Outstanding example of a rare mechanical piece of furniture of museum quality. The luxurious polished Mahogany desk is raised on four square tapered legs on brass casters. Beautiful proportions give it a regal appearance. This elaborate and ingenious construction is master crafted by the cabinet maker, Maple Company of London. A spring-loaded mechanism lifts the top to reveal a triptych beveled mirror and a spectacular display of a multitude of hallmarked Vermeil silver and cut crystal vanity suites by Charles and Richard Comyns. Every piece is fully hallmarked and engraved with the crown of a count and monogrammed. The desk has it’s original finish, pencil inlay and original brass hardware, like hinges and catches. This statement piece represents the modern concept of glamour and luxury.

Maple and Company of London furnished Tsar Nicholas’s Winter Palace and the Hofburg Imperial Palace in Vienna among other Royal Houses. This dressing vanity desk from the turn of the century is from the estate of the American actor and Real Estate millionaire Percy Garnett Williams (1857-1923)

Condition: Original antique surface condition. Wear consistent with age and use. (See photos)
(More images available upon request)

 Brass hardware is original. One small clip is broken (Photo), 37 pieces of the original 42 accessories are present. Electric wiring is disconnected.

Bone inlaid plaques state, “Maple & Co. London" and “Rd No 541493”.

Measurements: Desk closed - H 37 ½” x W 35” x D 22”
Desk open - H 57” x W 70" x D 28"

Weight: appr. 120 lbs. less