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A late Victorian period inlaid rosewood bonheur du jour, or writing desk. Well constructed in solid rosewood with attractive rosewood …
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A late Victorian period inlaid rosewood bonheur du jour, or writing desk. Well constructed in solid rosewood with attractive rosewood veneers. The superstructure with a central mirror flanked by 2 banks of short drawers. The mirror is surmounted by a broken-arch pediment. To the table there is a central writing bureau, with a lift up top fitted with a sumptuous green leather writing surface. Beneath is located a central bow-fronted drawer flanked by a further pair of drawers. All drawers fitted with their original ornate handles. All standing on elegant tapering legs which are united by an under-tier and terminate in original brass and ceramic castors. Decorated with inlaid string throughout and further embellished with floral marquetry inlaid detailing. Sympathetically refinished in our workshops and now offered for sale in excellent condition.
Dimensions:
Width 103cms
Depth 56cms
Overall height135cms
Table height 73cms
Height of writing surface 81cms
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- Dimensions
- 40.55ʺW × 22.05ʺD × 53.15ʺH
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Condition
- Good Condition, Restored, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Surface Has Been Polished,Surface Has Been Refinished Surface Has Been Polished,Surface Has Been Refinished less
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