Victorian Rosewood Bonheur Du Jour/Writing Desk SAI1724

Victorian Rosewood Bonheur Du Jour/Writing Desk SAI1724

£1,750.00

Superb Victorian rosewood Bonheur de jour / lady's writing desk in great original untouched condition. The two small cabinets decorated with delicate marquetry and string inlay sit either side of a small, shaped mirror and small drawer.  The cabinets have elegant, pierced brass galleries and glazed doors which open to a velvet lined interior with removable shelf. The fall front decorated with more of the fantastic marquetry inlay, opens to an original leather inset writing surface and an interior fitted with 3 waterfall drawers, pigeonholes and a sliding well, that opens to reveal storage space. Raised on elegant cabriole legs and ormolu to the hip and terminating in decorative sabots and attractively shaped carved apron again decorated with marquetry inlay.  There is some foxing to the mirror and the leather writing surface does show signs of wear however these imperfections only add to the character and charm of this little piece of history. 

Dimensions 

Height = 140 cm (55.1") 
Width = 88 cm (34.6") 
Depth = 53 cm (20.9") 

All measurements are done to the widest point .
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Here at Sinclair's Antiques and Interiors we do our utmost best to ensure all our items are described and photographed to show any flaws or damage such as shrinkage splits, losses or lifts to veneer, repairs or marks. However giving the age and the fact that each piece will have had years of polishing to create its own individual character we cannot describe every minor mark separately and therefore recommend you either visit our warehouse or request extra photographs.
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Internal Ref: SAI1724

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