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18TH CENTURY FRENCH MAHOGANY DESK - BUREAU PLAT

Origin

France

Period

18th Century

Materials

Mahogany and mahogany veneer over oak with ebonised stringing, gilt bronze with leather top with gold tooling

Dimensions

W.	63.39 in;	H.	29.92 in;	D.	31.5 in;
W.	161 cm;	H.	76 cm;	D.	80 cm;

Open W.	97.64 in;	Closed W.	63.39 in;
Open W.	248 cm;	Closed W.	161 cm;

Condition

Good. Overall good condition, one escutcheon replaced, leather gently worn consistent with age

Creation Date

Circa 1770

Description

REF: 4400

LATE 18TH CENTURY FRENCH MAHOGANY AND MAHOGANY VENEER BUREAU PLAT WITH EBONISED STRINGING
With one long drawer to the centre, two drawers on the left and a double height drawer on the right (the slide is missing from within this drawer). Dummy drawers on the reverse.
Two slides on either side, with gilt bronze escutcheons and feet. A leather top with gold tooling and gentle wear to the surface consistent with age.
HEIGHT: 76 cm (30")
WIDTH: 161 cm (63½")
DEPTH: 80 cm (31½")
WIDTH WITH SLIDES OPEN: 248 cm (97¾")

Price £16,000. GB Pounds

Styles / Movements

Louis XVI, Traditional

Dealer Reference Number

4400

Incollect Reference Number

432084