Eduardo Laia Martins

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Beautiful Napoléon III period writing desk made with thuya burl veneer, accented with brass fillets and a central marquetry cartouche. The fall-front reveals an interior arranged with several compartments for mail, writing accessories, and a space designed to hold an inkwell.

The interior is lined with elegant burgundy velvet.

The inkwell is in reasonable condition, it has numerous wear marks and some losses, notably a bar on the side.

Bel écritoire d'époque Napoléon III réalisé en placage de loupe de thuya agrémenté de filets de laiton et d'un cartouche central marqueté. L'abattant découvre un intérieur aménagé comprenant plusieurs compartiments de rangements pour le courrier, les accessoires d'écriture et un emplacement destiné à recevoir un encrier. 

L'intérieur est garni d'un élégant velours bordeaux. 

L'encrier est dans un état convenable, il a de nombreuses usures et quelques manques notamment une barre sur le coté. 



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Writing slope - Gilt brass, Thuja loupe

France -   - 1850-1900

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Napoleon III period writing desk (1850–1900) with thuya wood burl veneer and brass details, made in France, measuring 35 cm wide, 12 cm high, and 25 cm deep, in fairly good used condition with some wear and minor missing parts, featuring an interior with compartments for letters and writing accessories and an inkstand.

Writing slope - Gilt brass, Thuja loupe

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