Description
A charming French walnut lady’s writing desk in excellent antique condition complete with working keys. The upper section is has a pair of shaped cupboard doors opening to reveal velvet lined interiors, flanking a central mirrored sitting on a small drawer. The fall-front decorated with fantastic marquetry inlay, lowers smoothly to reveal a rosewood and tulipwood interior fitted with three waterfall drawers, pigeonholes, and a sliding well that opens additional concealed storage. The original leather inset showing gentle, honest wear. The desk is raised on elegant cabriole legs with ormolu mounts at the hips and an attractively shaped apron, once again decorated with marquetry inlay. Richly figured and beautifully proportioned, this lovely example of French craftsmanship, ideal for a bedroom, study, or dressing room where both beauty and function are appreciated.
Height = 141 cm (55.5″)
Width = 88 cm (34.6″)
Depth = 53 cm (20.9″)
All measurements are done to the widest point .
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Here at Sinclair’s Antiques and Interiors we do our utmost best to ensure all our items are described and photographed to show any flaws or damage such as shrinkage splits, losses or lifts to veneer, repairs or marks. However giving the age and the fact that each piece will have had years of polishing to create its own individual character we cannot describe every minor mark separately and therefore recommend you either visit our warehouse or request extra photographs.
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