For BADA Week 2023 Reindeer Antiques have chosen to feature this exceptional George II burr elm kneehole desk.
The top is beautifully quarter veneered in burr elm, featherbanded and crossbanded in walnut and burr elm. The desk is comprised of one long drawer above a central cupboard door set within the kneehole, which is flanked by banks of three graduated drawers. The whole raised on ogee bracket feet.
The desk retains a superb colour and patination and the drawers retain their original swan neck handles and rococo escutcheons.
Dimensions:
Height: 28.25" (71.5cm).
Width: 46.75" (118.75cm).
Depth: 23" (58.5cm)
Another highlight is this elegant George II carved gilt gesso mirror. The carved gesso frame with a gadrooned swan neck pediment centred by a cartouche and decorated with scrolling acanthus leaves on a punched ground.
The shaped apron centred by a sunflower and flanked by later brass candle arms. Retaining the original bevelled mercury plate which is gently foxed.
Circa 1730.
Dimensions:
Height: 108cm.
Width: 58.5cm.