Writing slope - Gilt brass, Thuja loupe

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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.

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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.

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.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Brass type
Gilt brass
Wood type
Thuja loupe
Country of origin
France
Material
Brass, Wood
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
12 cm
Width
35 cm
Depth
25 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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Objects sold
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