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Carlton Hobbs, LLC
PO Box 877
Tuxedo Park, NY 10987 , United States
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212.423.9000
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An Extraordinary Geometric Marquetry Kneehole Desk
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Description
AN EXTRAORDINARY GEOMETRIC MARQUETRY KNEEHOLE DESK SET WITH A SPRING LOADED SLIDE INLAID WITH A DUCAL CORONET
The rectangular top with curved corners with original black leather inset within a band of Greek key decoration and edged with a geometric border, the continuous shaped frieze inlaid with a striped pattern and concealing four drawers to the front opened by hidden locks and catches and concealing an extending writing surface to the reverse, the central ratcheted slide inlaid with a coronet. The knee-hole to the front flanked by two deep drawers, inlaid with a geometric patterns and released by a hidden mechanism below each drawer, the sides and reverse similarly inlaid, the curved corners inlaid with a lozenge pattern, the whole raised on four shaped and turned legs, each inlaid with tapering striped decoration. -
More Information
Origin: Italy Period: 19th Century Materials: Of various woods including boxwood, purple heart, olive, walnut and mahogany. Creation Date: Circa 1820. Styles / Movements: Traditional, Other Dealer Reference #: 9459 Incollect Reference #: 359413 -
Dimensions
W. 43.25 in; H. 32 in; D. 25.25 in; W. 109.86 cm; H. 81.28 cm; D. 64.14 cm;
Message from Seller:
Carlton Hobbs, LLC specializes in the acquisition, conservation, and research of 17th to 19th century British and Continental furniture and works of art, with a focus on pieces of exceptional merit, including royal and aristocratic provenance. For inquiries, contact 212.423.9000 or email stefanie@carltonhobbs.com.
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