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Antique French Ormolu Mounted Escritoire Writing Desk
$1,157.39
£840
€994.06
CA$1,594.60
A$1,776.61
CHF 927.48
MX$21,570.45
NOK 11,657.77
SEK 11,019.42
DKK 7,420.57
About the Item
A stunning antique French writing table, also known as an escritoire. This dates from around the 1930’s.
It is has a very beautiful and useful design, with a very elegant form. There are high quality gilt metal ormolu mounts, and the upper doors have beautifully painted plaques. The drawer opens out to reveal a tooled leather writing surface, this can also be slid back to reveal extra storage space.
We have had this re-polished, it is in excellent condition for its age. The top section lifts off the base and this comes in two pieces for ease of transport.
Measures:
Width – 30 inches, 76 cm
Depth – 20 inches, 51 cm
Height – 53 inches, 134 cm
Knee height – 24 inches, 61 cm
- Dimensions:Height: 53 in (134.62 cm)Width: 30 in (76.2 cm)Depth: 20 in (50.8 cm)
- Style:Louis XVI (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1930s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. We have had this re-polished, it is in excellent condition for its age. The top section lifts off the base and this comes in two pieces for ease of transport.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 104111stDibs: LU2369330213022
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