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RESTORED ANTiQUE LATE 19TH CENTURY LOUIS XVI ORMOLU MOUNTED BUREAU PLAT DESK

$8,207.24
£5,950
€7,009.75
CA$11,273.44
A$12,535.42
CHF 6,562.52
MX$153,122.49
NOK 82,464.51
SEK 77,574.39
DKK 52,327.34

About the Item

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, fully restored Antique late 19th Century circa 1890-1900 French Louis XVI Ormolu mounted writing table Bureau Plat with new hand dyed brown leather, gold leaf embossed writing surface Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote, please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price. A very decorative and collectable desk in fully restored condition throughout. The desk comes complete with all original ormolu fixtures and fittings including two keys for the locks. It has three large drawers to the front, the middle drawer has a repoussé scene of horses, serpents, neo classical looking ladies and babies, its very dramatic, the scene is repeated on both the front and back side, the back side drawers are all faux and simply there for decoration and to match the front The piece has been fully restored as mentioned, the main frame has had the hardware removed and polished, the frame has been washed back and lightly French polished, the leather top is new as mentioned, it is a hand dyed cattle hide smokey brown leather, its been five times boarder embossed, with a large central line of gold leaf looking and further gold leaf impressions in each corner Dimensions Height:- 81cm Width:- 150cm Depth:- 75cm Knee height:- 63cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask. Any questions please feel free to ask before you bid. Condition Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description around condition Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of cracking creasing and wear, we recommend regular waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.89 in (81 cm)Width: 59.06 in (150 cm)Depth: 29.53 in (75 cm)
  • Style:
    Late Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    late 19th century
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    West Sussex, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2823345898052

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