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Colonial 18th Century Vizagapatam Pen-Engraved Writing Desk with Silver Mounts

$26,350.28
£19,527
€22,000
CA$35,973.13
A$40,018.64
CHF 20,978.27
MX$489,017.98
NOK 267,132.11
SEK 251,467.93
DKK 167,506.07
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A Vizagapatam pen-engraved veneered sandalwood portable writing desk with silver mounts India, Coromandel coast, Visakhapatnam, circa 1875 The writing desk with a large drawer under a sloping lid, which opens out into a writing surface, revealing five small drawers and an arched interior, the large drawer enclosing several compartments and four lidded boxes, the exterior and facings of the entire box with veneer, pen-engraved with foliate borders, with silver lock, hinges and mounts. Measures: H. 24.2 x W. 44 x 25.4 cm Note: The desk is completely covered, engraved with foliate borders related to early 18th century Coromandel Coast chintzes for the Dutch Market. The form of the desk is copied after English table bureaux of the early 18th century. In the late 18th century the artisans of Visakhapatnam copied many other English forms such as, toilet glasses, knife cases, tea caddies, workboxes, folding games boards, glove boxes, etc., in engraved veneered pieces.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.53 in (24.2 cm)Width: 17.33 in (44 cm)Depth: 10.01 in (25.4 cm)
  • Style:
    British Colonial (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1775
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Amsterdam, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5458220974902

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