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Bargueño End of 16th Century Portugal "Writting Desk" with Drawers, Bargueno

$5,000
£3,802.28
€4,385.75
CA$7,004.09
A$7,838.96
CHF 4,093.16
MX$95,635.71
NOK 51,957.27
SEK 49,304.25
DKK 32,750.67
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About the Item

Bargueño writing desk, cabinet in walnut tipical from Portugal. This sort of early chest of drawers were use for papers and documents, it was used as a transportable writing desk. This one is end of 16th century, a figure carved on each drawer. The iron handles on each side of the piece are used to transport the piece. Each drawer has its original iron handle. The original lock is in iron as well. A door is closing the piece for the transportation. The depth when opened is 34".
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)Width: 32 in (81.28 cm)Depth: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)
  • Style:
    Renaissance (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1580
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1631stDibs: LU886914962421

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