Antique French Louis XV Revival Poudreuse Writing Table, circa 1860

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Antique French Louis XV Revival Poudreuse Writing Table, circa 1860

About the Item

This is a beautiful antique French Louis XV Revival marquetry ormolu-mounted Poudreuse or writing table, circa 1860 in date. The stunning marquetry lift up top is fitted with a mirror on the underside and has a flap on each side and they can be raised and lowered as required. It is beautifully veneered in satinwood, kingwood, tulipwood, sycamore, and boxwood with elegant ormolu borders, and smothered in fabulous marquetry decoration of musical instruments, flowers and garlands. The lid opens to reveal a central inset blue leather writing surface with an amboyna lined drawer in the frieze. The table stands on elegant turned and reeded legs joined by inlaid X-stretchers with a striking central ormolu finial. It is a beautiful piece which is going to Stand out wherever you choose to place it. Complete with beautiful original engraved ormolu lock and key. Condition: In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned and French polished in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 72 x width 62 x depth 45 - closed Height 72 x width 90 x depth 45 - open Dimensions in inches: Height 2 feet, 4 inches x width 2 feet, 0 inches x depth 1 foot, 6 inches - closed Height 2 feet, 4 inches x width 2 feet, 11 inches x depth 1 foot, 6 inches - open Kingwood is a Classic furniture wood, almost exclusively used for inlays on very fine furniture. Occasionally it is used in the solid for small items and turned work, including parts of billiard cues, e.g., those made by John Parris. It is brownish-purple with many fine darker stripes and occasional irregular swirls. Occasionally it contains pale streaks of a similar colour to sapwood. The wood is very dense and hard and can be brought to a spectacular finish. it turns well but due to its density and hardness can be difficult to work with hand tools. It also has a tendency to blunt the tools due to its abrasive properties. Ormolu - (from French 'or moulu', signifying ground or pounded gold) is an 18th-century English term for applying finely ground, high-carat gold in a mercury amalgam to an object of bronze.The mercury is driven off in a kiln leaving behind a gold-coloured veneer known as 'gilt bronze'. The manufacture of true ormolu employs a process known as mercury-gilding or fire-gilding, in which a solution of nitrate of mercury is applied to a piece of copper, brass, or bronze, followed by the application of an amalgam of gold and mercury. The item was then exposed to extreme heat until the mercury burned off and the gold remained, adhered to the metal object. Please feel free to email or call us to arrange a viewing in our North London warehouse. Shipping: We ship worldwide and deliver to Mainland UK addresses free of charge. A shipping cost to all other destinations must be requested prior to purchase. Delivery and return policy: We require that someone be home on the agreed delivery day if applicable, otherwise a redelivery fee will apply. In accordance with Distance Selling Regulations, we offer a 14-day money back guarantee if you are not satisfied with the item. The item must be returned in its original packaging and condition. Unless the item is not as described in a material way, the buyer is responsible for return shipping expenses. Buyers are fully responsible for any customs duties or local taxes that may be incurred on items sent outside of the European Union.

Dimensions:
Height: 28.35 in (72 cm)Width: 35.44 in (90 cm)Depth: 17.72 in (45 cm)
Style:
Louis XV (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Boxwood,Kingwood,Ormolu,Satinwood,Sycamore,Tulipwood,Marquetry
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
1860-1869
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1860
Condition:
Seller Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: 082251stDibs: LU95068517633