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A French Louis XV-style writing desk

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Item Details

Description

Late 19th/Early 20th Century
Clock movement marked: 297 / SH Paris / 27 / Medaille d'Argent / Vencenti et Cie / 1855
The gilt-bronze mounted parquetry desk with upper compartment with four drawers and two cabinets centering an inset clock and flanked by two mounted candelabra over an inset leather writing surface and three short drawers
52" H x 56" W x 27" D

Condition

Overall good condition with scattered scuffs, scratches, nicks, shrinkage cracks, indentations, separation at joints, and tarnishing commensurate with age. Veneer with prominent sun fading, lifting, and chipped losses. Leather surface with wear and staining. Evidence of woodworm. Lacking key. Working condition of clock unknown. Moran's does not guarantee the working condition of clocks and watches.