Netherlands

circa 1800

An early 19th century Dutch marquetry inlaid mahogany escritoire.
The mahogany top sits above a single drawer that is highly decorated with an inlaid centre panel which is flanked by two cross-banded smaller panels with brass ringed handles. The escritoire's fall is cross-banded and inlaid with floral scrolls and chequered stringing with further cross-banded sections that frame carved polished stones depicting flowers, birds and fruit. The fine marquetry inlaid cross-banding is repeated below to the cupboard doors and details more polished stone flowers.

The canted brass-mounted corners with now faint marquetry inlays are again repeated to the sides of the escritoire. The fall opens to reveal a satinwood interior with a leather writing surface. This exquisite escritoire stands on its original tapered feet.

Dimensions

Height 141.00cm (55.51 inches)

Width 85.50cm (33.66 inches)

Depth 40.50cm (15.94 inches)

Stock No: 10472