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English Inlaid Ladies Desk

$8,750
$12,50030% Off
£6,664.07
£9,520.1130% Off
€7,681.32
€10,973.3130% Off
CA$12,241.19
CA$17,487.4230% Off
A$13,758.29
A$19,654.7030% Off
CHF 7,164.95
CHF 10,235.6530% Off
MX$167,334.83
MX$239,049.7530% Off
NOK 91,684.37
NOK 130,977.6630% Off
SEK 86,943.80
SEK 124,205.4330% Off
DKK 57,328.31
DKK 81,897.5930% Off
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About the Item

This ladies desk is intricately inlaid with classical urns, draped ribbons and bellflowers on the stiles and legs. There is boxwood line inlay on the top, drawers, legs, and sides. The center cabinet has a beveled glass door with molded framing. The cornice has inlaid ebony and boxwood dentil molding. The top surface has a large inlaid satinwood classical urn with rams heads supporting floral swags. Inlays are inscribed with green and black accents. The leg stiles are inlaid with boxwood edging, classical urns, and bellflowers. The center drawer has an inset writing surface which has a green leather with gold and blind tool writing surface, which has a ratcheting system to adjust the angle of the writing surface.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 50 in (127 cm)Width: 40.75 in (103.51 cm)Depth: 21.5 in (54.61 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1870
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Wilson, NC
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: #5022 3 down1stDibs: LU5041120806672

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