Lot 13
  • 13

A Louis XVI style gilt bronze-mounted mahogany table à écrire Continental, third quarter 19th century

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • wood, leather, gilt bronze
  • height 30 in.; width 36 1/2 in.; depth 19 in.
  • 76 cm; 93 cm; 48 cm
inset with a gilt tooled burgundy leather writing surface

Provenance

Reindeer Antiques, London

Condition

Overall in good condition and presentation with the usual minor hairline scratches and minute nicks to veneers and carcass consistent with age and use. Tarnishing to gilt-bronze in places also consistent with age and atmospheric conditions through the years. Leather surface is most likely later.
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