A wonderful William and Mary period Escritoire of delightful small proportion. Constructed in fine straight grained oak and of unusual form with two lower cupboard doors revealing three drawers, the top section fall reveals a fitted interior of drawers around a central door. Above the fall is a drawer above which is a wonderful quality egg and dart carved moulded frieze. The positioning of the moulding gives the top of the piece the appearance of a podium and it demands a sculpture or artwork. The locks are of very high quality as are the side handles which facilitate movement of the piece, it stands on bun feet. The quality of the piece is superb from the choice of timber to the lock plates, it was likely made for a library. The patina is soft and gentle with a warm glow.
The piece is in good original order, one central backboard has been replaced, the door hinges are replacements and the door of the interior section has lost it’s lock
English. Circa 1690
Height 161cm ( 63 1/2”)
Width 101.5 cm ( 40”)
Depth 47.5 cm ( 18 3/4’)
A wonderful William and Mary period Escritoire of delightful small proportion. Constructed in fine straight grained oak and of unusual form with two lower cupboard doors revealing three drawers, the top section fall reveals a fitted interior of drawers around a central door. Above the fall is a drawer above which is a wonderful quality egg and dart carved moulded frieze. The positioning of the moulding gives the top of the piece the appearance of a podium and it demands a sculpture or artwork. The locks are of very high quality as are the side handles which facilitate movement of the piece, it stands on bun feet. The quality of the piece is superb from the choice of timber to the lock plates, it was likely made for a library. The patina is soft and gentle with a warm glow.
The piece is in good original order, one central backboard has been replaced, the door hinges are replacements and the door of the interior section has lost it’s lock
English. Circa 1690
Height 161cm ( 63 1/2”)
Width 101.5 cm ( 40”)
Depth 47.5 cm ( 18 3/4’)
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