french mahogany escritoire

Circa 1830, a French mahogany escritoire. This unusual tall escritoire has a classic cornice on top, and below is an ebony panel with a classical Greek head and wonderful castings of spears, foliate and roundels on each side. The centre has a mirror door, which is bevelled and has the original glass, and opens to show a large cupboard. On either side of the centre of the cabinet are 2 further ebony panels with large swags, flowers and insects. The main section has a flame mahogany panel – this is the secretaire which opens to show an unusual mulberry interior with various drawers and cupboard, and a small lockable door in the centre. The writing surface is mahogany and is crossbanded and also has chequered inlay. Below this are 3 further drawers of various sizes, all with matching veneers. Below the bottom drawer is a convex moulded base, a simple apron and the escritoire stands on large block feet. The cabinet has the original colour and patination. Excellent colour.

Size 192cm high x 97cm wide x 54cm deep.Most items include delivery anywhere in the UK mainland.
Our Ref: 11517.

Antiques.co.uk Ref: F2PGNB8N

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Mahogany

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Georgian Antiques was founded in 1978 by John Dixon's brother Padriac in a small shop at Jocks Lodge, Meadowbank in Edinburgh, with John joining the business after finishing college in 1981. The business grew so rapidly, they couldn't keep up with their inventory needs. Their goal has been to create a one-stop-shop where designers can complete an entire project from antique lighting to antique furniture to accessories. Scotland's largest antiques warehouse is located in a converted whiskey bond in historic Leith Edinburgh. With 50,000sq ft over five floors we offer a wide range of quality Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian furniture, as well as continental and small decorative items. Our stock is constantly changing.

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