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Bon heure d'jour (Good Hour of The Day) Ladie's Escritoire Writing Desk
Dimensions are 36-1/2" high by 30" wide by 21" deep.
This charming writing desk is with the original inlaid leather top. It has a pull-out writing surface and can lock.
There is inlaid fruitwood construction with toupee gilt brass feet and brass gallerie on tip top of the small drawers.
Overall in great condition and the leather is "as-is" condition with some staining, as shown in the photographs.
Circa, about the first quarter of the the 20th Century. Shipping on this gem will be by Plycon Van Lines and is estimated
at $400. If the shipping costs are less we will apply or refund you the difference. If more, then we will absorb the cost. If you wish, or can, pickup at the shop can be arranged locally.
Notes from Wykipedia:
An escritoire is a small, portable writing desk with a
sloping front door, hinged at the bottom edge, that can
be opened downwards to provide a writing surface.
It is usually larger than a lap desk. The interior may
contain small drawers designed to hold the traditional
ink pot, sand container, blotter and writing feathers or pens.
This type of antique appeared in the 16th century in Europe
and was produced in large quantities in France in the
18th century.
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