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Rare 19th Century Coromandel and Gilt Brass Pedestal Desk by Wright & Mansfield

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A Very Fine Writing Desk Constructed in coromandel, with extensive gilt brass work fittings; rising from castor shod toupie feet, the two pedestals housing three lockable graduated drawers, with gilt brass cock beadings, and foliate cast swan neck handles; three long drawers in the apron, the fielded panelled sides having fitted extensible slides; the writing surface with an inset tooled leather, and having an outer moulded gilt brass guard edging; the superstructure of gilt brass trellis work, housed within turned and fluted columns, incorporating an upper shelf with an arcaded gilt brass gallery. A virtually identical desk stamped Wright & Mansfield 104 New Bond Street, but in satinwood, was offered on the London market in June 2004 Published in 'British Furniture 1820 to 1920' by Christopher Payne, 2023, p. 256, illustrated figs 5.72.
  • Attributed to:
    Wright and Mansfield (Cabinetmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 36.5 in (92.71 cm)Width: 54 in (137.16 cm)Depth: 22 in (55.88 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1860
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Each item has undergone careful inspection and restoration by a conservation specialist in order to guarantee the original quality and integrity of the object. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 17661stDibs: LU954739763822

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