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19th Century Writing Desk

$23,636.80
£16,870
€20,209.25
CA$32,240.57
A$36,096.58
CHF 18,926.62
MX$445,995.65
NOK 238,487.19
SEK 225,122.40
DKK 150,785.75
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About the Item

French, Napoleon III period, writing desk. Handmade in ebonized wood and cased with brass, ormolu.The top is covered with bevelled glass.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30.32 in (77 cm)Width: 67.72 in (172 cm)Depth: 37.01 in (94 cm)
  • Style:
    Napoleon III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Hardwood,Ebonized
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1860
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU233539013921

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