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Early 19th Century French Mahogany Miniature Escritoire
About the Item
A very attractive and most unusual early 19th century
French mahogany miniature escritoire having hinged top
over one frieze drawer raised on original brass ball feet
(This most unusual piece was almost certainly made originally
as a travelling salesman's sample. It would have been
constructed as a scale replica of the full size versions the
workshop was producing at the time and dispatched in the
horse and cart with the salesman for a few months and used
to take orders for full size versions from.)
- Dimensions:Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
- Style:Regency (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1820
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Bedfordshire, GB
- Reference Number:
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LAPADA - The Association of Arts & Antiques DealersInternational Confederation of Art and Antique Dealers' AssociationsThe British Antique Dealers' Association
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 14 days of delivery.
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