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Briar and bois de rose travel writing desk, mid-nineteenth century
$1,476.20
£1,097.22
€1,240
CA$2,038.22
A$2,260.24
CHF 1,187.59
MX$27,616.27
NOK 14,858.34
SEK 13,947.09
DKK 9,441.98
About the Item
Elegant mid-nineteenth-century travel desk, made of briarwood with fine bois de rose threading. A small masterpiece of cabinet making, designed to combine practicality and beauty, cared for in every detail both outside and inside. The top opens to reveal the blue velvet-covered writing surface with its compartments dedicated to pens, inkwells and correspondence. There is no shortage of a secret drawer and concealed compartments designed to store documents or small valuables. Of the two original inkwells, one is still present, while the other is missing. A refined yet functional object, it testifies to the taste and lifestyle of educated travelers in the nineteenth century. Perfectly intact, it retains the charm and patina of time. Measurements: 25.5 × 34.5 × 9.5 cm (closed) - 44.5 cm (open). For more information, high-resolution photographs or technical details, please contact us. Worldwide shipping available with professional packaging.
- Dimensions:Height: 3.75 in (9.5 cm)Width: 13.59 in (34.5 cm)Depth: 10.04 in (25.5 cm)
- Style:Louis Philippe (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:unknown
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Vicenza, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU10469246494882
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