John & Rico's
# 4768. A Lady's writing desk. Louis XV Style. Probably French. Late 19th early 20th century. Size: 21" deep x 32" wide and 38.5" tall. Marquetry overall on the body of the desk. Two smaller drawers (one locks) and a larger single drawer (which locks); we have both original keys. The writing surface slides out past the front of the desk for ease of use. Condition: old repairs to the veneer and scuffs consistent with use and age; small corner break the to marble top. The bronze mounts are original including the gallery surrounding the marble. This is an attractive and decorative desk from a Newport Rhode Island home. Please note that this desk has been restored: the wood cleaned and French Polished and the metal mounts have been re-gilded first with silver plating and then gold plating. We note the images after the restoration. Price: $4,250.00
The Side View.
Showing the bronze mounts
This image shows the marble top which looks like Stilton Cheese. The left corner has a 1" break across the marble.
The following images are of the restored desk.
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