John Howkins Antiques

Description

A good quality Edwardian mahogany and inlaid free standing ladies bureau attributed to Maples & Co. of London. The book matched figured mahogany top having satinwood cross banding between boxwood and ebony stinging. Below 2 drawers with conforming inlay and original brass handles leading to the cylinder shaped fall again with conforming figured mahogany and inlay. The fall opens to reveal a fitted interior with 3 inlaid drawers and gold and blind tooled leather writing surface. The lower section having a useful wide drawer and again retaining the original brass handles. The desk is raised on square tapering legs with boxwood stringing and brass square cup casters all linked with “X” shaped stretchers and conforming satinwood banding. Condition- very good and original with replaced leather writing surface and complete with working locks & keys. Dimensions:- Height…39.25’’/ 99.5cm. Width…30’’/ 76cm. Depth…18.5’’/ 47cm. Delivery by furniture carrier £60.

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