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Antique Bonheur Du Jour, French, Walnut, Ladies Writing Desk, Victorian, C.1900
About the Item
This is an antique bonheur du jour. A French, walnut ladies writing desk, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Sumptuous colour and delightful figuring to this fine desk
Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order
Walnut and Burr walnut stocks present fine grain interest
Dashing caramel hues beam beneath a quality wax polish finish
Low back rest adorned with brass gallery rails over two banks of small drawers
Each drawer dressed with small brass pulls, decorated in ornate manner
Superb marquetry enhances the writing surface, with book matched centrepiece
Shaped front apron hosts a generous lower drawer, with inset working lock — key present
Bowed hipline hosting long ormolu mounts with golden tonality
Finished back affords central room placement
Standing upon a quartet of slender cabriole legs with splayed toes
Ormolu mounts accentuate each leg with scroll detail
This is a superb antique bonheur du jour, presenting exquisite colour and figuring across a well-sized desk suitable for use throughout the home. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready to enjoy.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 84.5cm (33.25'')
Max Depth: 57cm (22.5'')
Max Height: 94cm (37'')
Writing Surface Width: 81cm (32'')
Writing Surface Depth: 51cm (20'')
Writing Surface Height: 78cm (30.75'')
- Dimensions:Height: 37.01 in (94 cm)Width: 33.27 in (84.5 cm)Depth: 22.45 in (57 cm)
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1900
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Presented in very good antique condition.
- Seller Location:Hele, Devon, GB
- Reference Number:
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