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Small French Louis XVI Style Escritoire Bronze Ormolu Writing Desk
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- 1 Fine Small Vintage Exceptional Quality French Mahogany Marquetry Escritoire Bronze Ormolu Writing Desk.
- In The Louis XVI Style.
- Featuring a stunning bronze ormolu low gallery surround edged top.
- With 5 small deep drawers on the front which are 31cm inside depth and 14cm inside width.
- Having small bronze ormolu round drawer handles & fixtures. Stunning quality with beautiful marquetry floral foliage inlaid in Mahogany, Kingwood & Olivewood veneers.
- Origin from Paris, France.
- Finely handmade in hardwood.
- Heavy quality just over 20kg approx weight.
- Supported with ormolu decorated mounts & 4 shaped Louis XVI style cabriole legs.
- Finest quality craftsmanship.
- Perfect for a ladies or smaller sized gentleman boudoir, library, study or writing room.
- Please note that the silver crane inkwell prop as seen in some pictures is not included.
- Condition report.
- Offered in fine old used condition.
- Having some noticeable veneer loss in places, various scuffs, scratches, stains, wear & some veneer lifting in places commensurate with usage & age.
- Small dent to wood on 1 leg.
- 1 round drawer handle has been replaced with a newer handle.
- Small repair has been made to lower trim above kneehole area with a nail inserted securing it.
- Circa mid 20th century 1950's.
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Dimensions in inches & centimetres approximate
32" High (81cm)
18.25" Length depth (46cm)
28.5" Width (72cm)
23" Kneehole width (58cm)
21.75" Kneehole height (55cm)