Description
A lovely mid Victorian period burr walnut bonheur du jour (ladies writing desk). Well made in walnut, with attractive burr walnut veneers and bearing its original retailers stamp. The burr walnut is decorated with kingwood cross banding and the whole desk is fitted throughout with crisply cast brass ormolu mounts. The top section has a series of 5 small stationary drawers with a brass gallery to the top. The base section is fitted with its original green leather writing surface and has a single central drawer. All standing on elegant cabriole legs. This charming bonheur du jour has a wonderful mellow colour and patina. We have had it sympathetically cleaned and waxed in our workshops and it is now offered for sale in excellent condition, ready to go straight into the home.
Dimensions:
Width 110cms
Depth 61cms
Overall height 99cms
Table height 74cms
Internal Ref: 373
Dimensions
Height = 99 cm (39")
Width = 110 cm (44")
Depth = 61 cm (24")
Victorian Burr Walnut Bonheur Du Jour
Price
SOLD
Item Ref
373
Description
A lovely mid Victorian period burr walnut bonheur du jour (ladies writing desk). Well made in walnut, with attractive burr walnut veneers and bearing its original retailers stamp. The burr walnut is decorated with kingwood cross banding and the whole desk is fitted throughout with crisply cast brass ormolu mounts. The top section has a series of 5 small stationary drawers with a brass gallery to the top. The base section is fitted with its original green leather writing surface and has a single central drawer. All standing on elegant cabriole legs. This charming bonheur du jour has a wonderful mellow colour and patina. We have had it sympathetically cleaned and waxed in our workshops and it is now offered for sale in excellent condition, ready to go straight into the home.
Dimensions:
Width 110cms
Depth 61cms
Overall height 99cms
Table height 74cms
Internal Ref: 373
Dimensions
Height = 99 cm (39")
Width = 110 cm (44")
Depth = 61 cm (24")
This item is SOLD and is no longer available to purchase.