Antique French Burr Walnut Sevres & Ormolu Mounted Writing Table Desk 19th C

This is an elegant antique French ormolu mounted burr walnut writing table, Circa 1870 in date. This lovely shaped top is crafted from the most beautiful burr walnut, with amboyna crossbanded decoration and boxwood stringing, and featuring a striking ormolu border cast with foliates and gadroons. The frieze features a usefull drawer with oval ormolu frames housing Sèvres plaques hand painted with floral decoration on each side. The desk is raised on elegant ormolu mounted ebonised reeded tapering legs terminating in ceramic castors. It is finished on all sides so that it can stand freely in the centre of your room. Complete with working lock and key. Condition: In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm:Height 74 cm x Width 93 cm x Depth 56 cm Height 63 cm x Width 53 cm - Knee Height Dimensions in inches:Height 2 foot, 5 inches x Width 3 feet, 1 inch x Depth 1 foot, 10 inches Height 2 feet, 1 inch x Width 1 foot, 9 inches - Knee Height Our reference: A3039 Please feel free to email or call us (+44 20 8809 9605) to arrange a viewing in our North London warehouse.

Estimate:£2,450

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