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Regency Rosewood Desk Caddy, c. 1810

Offered by: Robert Morrissey Antiques & Fine Art

Description
Fine Regency rosewood desk caddy fitted with a balustrade of delicately turned spindles, fine brass handles and an integral letter rack, the single drawer with mahogany secondary wood and turned knobs.

Surprisingly, this superb desk caddy is unsigned. The highly figured rosewood and the mahogany secondary wood testify to the quality of materials used. The extraordinary, nearly invisible dovetails and the quality of the turnings of the balusters evidence the hands of the finest craftsmen. The integral letter rack with the brass keep is a rare and expensive feature. Finally, the cast and chased handles, that might have been gilded at one time, have been seen on similar objects attributed to Gillows. If not made by Gillows, this caddy was certainly made by one of the other top London shops.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Wood, brass
Condition:	Good. Fine condition, with lovely color and patina. There is a 3" crack in the rosewood that begins at the left edge, visible in the photos.
Creation Date:	1810
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Neoclassical, Regency
Dealer Reference #:	5124024
Incollect Reference #:	840757

Dimensions

W.	16.5 in;	H.	9.5 in;	D.	12.25 in;
W.	41.91 cm;	H.	24.13 cm;	D.	31.12 cm;

Message from Seller:

Robert Morrissey Antiques & Fine Art, established in 1948, specializes in period European furniture, modern design, and an extensive selection of paintings and sculpture. Contact us at 314.644.7066 or robert@robertmorrissey.com to explore our curated collection.