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Antique George III Banded Satinwood Lady's Writing Desk with Rosewood Inlay

$2,370
£1,780.41
€2,053.10
CA$3,288.68
A$3,654.45
CHF 1,914.97
MX$44,815.36
NOK 24,424.36
SEK 22,977.54
DKK 15,323.49
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About the Item

18th c., England, a delightful George III cheveret lady's writing desk in two parts. The upper five-drawer cabinet with conforming guard over fitted drawers, resting on a table with a hinged section opening to green leather lined surface, over frieze drawer, raised on square tapering legs. This desk is a delight. The satinwood is luminous and the construction is of fine quality. Similar to a bonheur du jour, but with a removable superstructure, a cheveret was a sought after and refined piece of furniture for a lady of style and means in the late 18th c. Dimensions: 38"h x 24"w x 14"d (closed) 20"(open) Condition: Good, scattered minor veneer chips, hairlines and scratches, old repairs. Shows well. ready to place. Provenance: A Private Collection: Wilton, CT
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 38 in (96.52 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)Depth: 20 in (50.8 cm)
  • Style:
    George III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Ivory,Leather,Rosewood,Satinwood,Embossed,Hand-Crafted,Inlay,Joinery,Woodwork
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1790-1799
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1790's
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Evidence of old repair. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Morristown, NJ
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5990237307102

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