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A FRENCH EMPIRE MAHOGANY AND ORMOLU MOUNTED CYLINDER BBUREAU.

An exceptionally fine French Empire style ormolu-mounted mahogany Cylinder-Bureau from the mid 19th century. Of generous proportions and fine construction in solid mahogany and attractive flame mahogany veneers. Embellished throughout with an abundance of finely cast ormolu mounts. A rectangular marble top sits over three drawers to the frieze. The cylinder is decorated with winged victories and a central chariot. It opens to reveal a fitted interior and a pull-out writing surface. To the sides of the desk are further pull-out slides, again fitted with leather surfaces. To the base is a series of short drawers flanking a longer central drawer. All standing on elegant legs with ormolu griffins ending in ormolu lion paws.

W: 52.5in (133cm)  D: 28.25in (71.8cm) H: 51in (129.5cm)

Provenance:

Formerly the Property of the Late Sir Norman Hartnell.

Sir Norman Bishop Hartnell KCVO was a leading British fashion designer, best known for his work for the ladies of the royal family. Hartnell gained the Royal Warrant as Dressmaker to Queen Elizabeth in 1940, and Royal Warrant as Dressmaker to Queen Elizabeth II in 1957. AT193

 

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Stock Ref: AT193

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