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Antique English gilt bronze and marquetry desk by Donald Ross

Creator: Donald Ross -Edwards & Roberts
Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Antique English gilt bronze and marquetry desk by Donald Ross
English, c. 1890
Height 75cm, width 108cm, depth 63cm

This elegant mahogany writing desk by Donald Ross features Ross’ distinctive trellis and dot marquetry of satinwood and rosewood. The desk features a top adorned with this marquetry, which is framed in moulded gilt bronze and set above a conforming apron inset with twin frieze drawers, between which is a gilt bronze frame containing a porcelain plaque. The table is supported by four tapering legs, which are banded in gilt bronze and terminate in gilt bronze sabots. One drawer is stamped ‘Edwards & Roberts’ for the retailer.

Artist/maker: Donald Ross (British, 1830-1916)

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Wood, marquetry, ormolu, porcelain.
Creation Date:	1890
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	16374
Incollect Reference #:	497755

Dimensions

W.	42.52 in;	H.	29.53 in;	D.	24.8 in;
W.	108 cm;	H.	75 cm;	D.	63 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.