Lot 703 , A 19th century Louis XV style marquetry inlaid rosewood and ormolu mounted bureau plat, W.4ft 5in.

A 19th century Louis XV style marquetry inlaid rosewood and ormolu mounted bureau plat, the top inset with shaped leather skiver above three frieze drawers opposing three dummy drawers, on scroll supports, W.4ft 5in.
Estimate £1,000-1,500

Minor wear and fading around the top rosewood border, some general marks and staining to the leather inset writing surface and quite a few cup marks in places, fading down one side probably due to standing in a window, minor veneer loss in places, some minor replacement veneers in places, particularly around some of the legs and crossbandings, overall in reasonable condition.


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Sold for £2,200