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A Rare 18th Century Parquetry Baroque Writing Slope, South German Circa 1760

$2,200
£1,664.45
€1,921.03
CA$3,072.79
A$3,416.35
CHF 1,788.25
MX$41,900.44
NOK 22,769.01
SEK 21,496.64
DKK 14,335.39
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About the Item

The exterior surface decorated with striking geometric panels of contrasting light & dark fruitwood veneers with ebonized mouldings, the slant top opening on later iron hinges to a plain interior housing a small hinged compartment for writing implements, raised overall upon four original conical-shaped supports.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)Width: 14.25 in (36.2 cm)Depth: 10 in (25.4 cm)
  • Style:
    Baroque (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Fruitwood,Iron,Ebonized,Hand-Crafted,Inlay,Parquetry
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1760
  • Condition:
    Replacements made: In very good overall condition, showing later strap hinges and one small panel of the writing implement compartment replaced. Wear consistent with age and use. In very good overall condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Ottawa, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU272839165711

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