Monumental Rosewood Brass Inlaid Writing Slope, c.1840 Coffers and Trunks Labels verso evidence previous professional

Labels verso evidence previous professional restoration work in the 1980s

A stunning sterling silver five bar toast rack

He designed a fountain with a sculpture of Amphitrite on the Place Joseph Etienne for Joseph Hippolyte Etienne (1790-1881)

published by James MacLehose and Sons

Monumental Rosewood Brass Inlaid Writing Slope, c.1840 Coffers and Trunks Labels verso evidence previous professionalA superb early 19th century rosewood and brass inlaid writing slope table desk of monumental proportions at over half a metre wide. The exterior boasts exceptional graining with continuity ensured at every join. The brass inlay has hints of Anglo Indian influence with swirls and circles to each corner of the box. Brass escutcheon and brass campaign handles. Key absent. The lid has two small brass holes in which a book stand can be placed. The original