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an old wooden desk with drawers on the top and one drawer at the bottom that is turned upside down

19th Century French Renaissance Wall Desk with Extending Writing Surface represents the height of the revival of the style that occurred during the reign of Napoleon III who we can thank for reviving virtually all the French styles dating back to the mid 12th century in a glorious period of rebirth that showcased the extraordinary talents of French cabinetmakers and sculptors for all the world to appreciate! Rendered from dense, old-growth indigenous oak which is harder than walnut, it…

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an old wooden desk with a black leather top and gold trimmings on it

Unusually large size French 19th century mirror, in lovely original condition, unrestored and with some blemishes and distressing to the frame. Can be restored upon request, or as is it has some rustic appeal in the current state. Size: 209cm x 72cm x 5cm.

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an old wooden desk with many drawers and shelves on top of it, in a room with wood flooring

A very fine early 18th Century escritoire veneered in burr walnut, the whole decorated with herringbone and standard cross banding, the fall opening to reveal a finely fitted interior of pigeonholes with oak cased lead paperweights behind which are secret drawers, the fitting below centred by a two door cupboard that in turn opens to reveal a sliding compartment fitted with small drawers, twelve of which are inlaid with the names of the months of the year. Below this cupboard is a slide, the…

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an old wooden desk with drawers and a note pad on top

Antique bureau such as this are historical limited editions (date of manufacture is 1890). Cherished back then - rare find today. Priced at £1,200. For sale by London Fine Antiques.

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