Price
£14500.00This object is eligible for a Certificate of BADA Provenance
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A Rare English Honduras Mahogany Writing Desk - Table - Bureau of unusual form. Probably a bespoke piece for a country residence. Having the interesting feature of a superstructure with compartments and drawers, sitting above a brushing slide with the original material inset. Of note is the quality Honduras Mahogany Timber with a natural patina and super rich colouring. A most unusual piece - would suit the serious collector of early Georgian furniture.
England, circa 1740.
Provenance:
Private Collection UK.
Exhibitions:
Grosvenor House Vetted Fair Park Lane London Late 90`s.
Harris Lindsay Jermyn Street.
Literature: Whilst research has uncovered many desks - bureau of this early period, this particular model has so far been unfound.
Dimensions
Height 100.33 cm (39.50 in), Width 96.52 cm (38 in), Depth 69.85 cm (27.50 in)Condition report
Excellent Country House State. The original material to the slide is somewhat worn but quite useable. ( could be renewed )Stock number
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