Lot 365 , A Louis XV style kingwood and ormolu mounted bureau à rognon, W.4ft 3in. D.2ft 11in. H.3ft 11in.

A Louis XV style kingwood and ormolu mounted bureau à rognon, the raised back inset with an eight day clock movement and dial surmounted by putti and lovebirds, over five drawers and central recess flanked by ormolu foliate scroll candle holders above a pale green leather skiver and three apron drawers, on cabriole legs, W.4ft 3in. D.2ft 11in. H.3ft 11in.
Estimate £2,000-3,000

Looks to have been restored 20 - 30 years ago or so, timber is of a fairly even mid to dark gingerish tone, some fine cracking running through the veneers particularly noted to the upper left side with some hint of lifting on the left and right sides around the skiver, clock movement looks complete but not tested for timekeeping, ormolu mounts with original finish of which much of the gilding has now been polished away, main drawer has original lock but no key, skiver is probably a little faded and certainly a later replacement, overall good condition.


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Sold for £2,000