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Mid 19th century Swedish painted table top writing desk

$2,124.15per item
£1,550per item
€1,808.33per item
CA$2,909.56per item
A$3,236.06per item
CHF 1,689.77per item
MX$39,379.44per item
NOK 21,580.96per item
SEK 20,239.13per item
DKK 13,496.24per item
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About the Item

Mid 19th century Swedish painted table top writing desk circa 1850. Good quality table top bureau, presented in original scraped back paint.  Made from solid pine and scraped back to its original red base paint, black wreath around the keyhole is a later addition.  Fall opens to reveal a partially fitted interior, consisting of a central tabernacle flanked either side by a pair of drawers.   Interior with contrasting blue and white scraped back paint. Complete with original lock and key.  The lock is one you have to learn how to open as it is very quirky, but it does function and become fluent with practice. Obvious losses to paintwork, minor age splits and surface marks to woodwork.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Width: 16.75 in (42.55 cm)Depth: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)
  • Style:
    Gustavian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Paint,Pine,Hand-Crafted,Hand-Painted,Painted,Woodwork
  • Place of Origin:
    Sweden
  • Period:
    Mid-19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Debenham, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: EA3243B1stDibs: LU878645339702

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