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19th Century Italian Writing Table

About the Item

Early 19th century Italian marquetry writing table with five drawers. Various timbers in the marquetry including kingwood, walnut, box and tulip. This piece has a fairly untouched country house finish and is not repolished. It was bought from a gentleman in Cornwall who had owned it for over 50 years .This writing table is finished on all sides and so can sit free standing in any room . It would be a shame not to show off the back as the boxwood stringing and inlay on the legs is exquisite. The carcass is made from pine and so are the drawer linings. Note that the construction of the drawers are nailed rather than dovetailed in the English fashion. The tiny brass handles are original and do not interfere with the floral decoration in any way.
  • Similar to:
    Italian school XX ct. (Cabinetmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29.5 in (74.93 cm)Width: 35 in (88.9 cm)Depth: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)
  • Style:
    Régence (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1840
  • Condition:
    Repaired: I think to be realistic some small amounts of veneer chipping may have occurred and pieces have been repaired but hard to tell where any of the repairs are. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Penzance, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8542234120742
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