A French kingwood and walnut lattice parquetry bureau, circa...
Estimate
£1,500 - £2,500
A French kingwood and walnut lattice parquetry bureau, circa 1860, applied with ormolu mounts and banding, the serpentine hinged front opening to a waterfall interior and a sliding compartment, over a pair of faux drawers and two small oak lined drawers, all detailed with ormolu escutcheons and banding, flanked by foliate cast applique, upon slender cabriole legs and sabot, 99cm H x 96cm W x 50cm D
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Front right sabot detached but present.
Banding around the fall front is loose, general tarnishing to all the mounts.
Minor chips and losses to the veneer, please see additional images.
Bureau appears to be structurally sound with no obvious losses or faults.
General light wear commensurate with age and use.
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Estimate
£1,500 - £2,500
A French kingwood and walnut lattice parquetry bureau, circa 1860, applied with ormolu mounts and banding, the serpentine hinged front opening to a waterfall interior and a sliding compartment, over a pair of faux drawers and two small oak lined drawers, all detailed with ormolu escutcheons and banding, flanked by foliate cast applique, upon slender cabriole legs and sabot, 99cm H x 96cm W x 50cm D
More Information
Front right sabot detached but present.
Banding around the fall front is loose, general tarnishing to all the mounts.
Minor chips and losses to the veneer, please see additional images.
Bureau appears to be structurally sound with no obvious losses or faults.
General light wear commensurate with age and use.
