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COLLECTABLE 1940's ROBERT MOUSEMAN THOMPSON BUREAU DESK DRAWERS ORIGINAL RECEIPT

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Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Robert Mouseman Thompson custom made to order, fully restored Writing Bureau over a bank of drawers with drop front writing slope and the original purchase receipt dated 1940 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 highly decorative and important bureau dating to 1940 and complete with the original receipt, this documentation is very important as it proves the piece was made in the lifetime of and under the guise of the founding father of Mouseman, Robert Thompson 1876-1955 The piece has been sympathetically restored to remove the last 85 years of grime to reveal the stunning original patina and finish, its then been ever so slightly French polished to seal and protect it, the end result is an absolute work of art This piece was custom made to order and most likely a one of a kind, it is in affect a wide tallboy chest of drawers however the top section has been made in to a drop from writing bureau, the folding flap sits on top of the top drawer so its sloped downwards Dimensions Height:- 132cm Width:- 84cm Depth:- 48cm extending to 93cm Under leg height:- 70cm 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.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 51.97 in (132 cm)Width: 33.08 in (84 cm)Depth: 18.12 in (46 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940s
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    West Sussex, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2823345307782

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