Description

An Antique French Empire Mahogany & Brass Bound Escritoire or Fitted Desk

An antique circa 1860 French Empire period mahogany and brass bound fitted escritoire or fitted desk with drawers, raised on turned feet. The desk is made from mahogany which has a good colour and grain patination. The escritoire is formed with the top being set with a small piece of marble which has brass bounded pierced gallery top edge. To the front it is set with a top drawer, then the fall front desk section then three more drawers. Then each drawer is set with brass drop handles and brass mouldings to the drawers. To the centre is the fitted fall front again has a brass moulding. Opening the fall front the escritoire is fitted with 6 small drawers, pigeon holes and a black leather writing pad. Each drawer is lined in oak. The sides of the cabinet are panelled and again have the bras mouldings. The whole cabinet is raised on small turned feet with brass decorations. The cabinet comes with it original key which works every drawer and the fall front section. The cabinet dates to around 1860.

Size
Height 53”
Width 19.75”
Depth 13.5”

Condition
The condition of the escritoire is excellent, with light scuffs and marks. There is a small crack on the corner of the marble which has had a waxed repair. The leather writing pad has a few marks and has an odd bubble. Overall a great piece of the furniture ready to be placed and used.