Writing Desk Mail Binder Art Deco 1930/40 Mahoghany Victorian Roll Top Antique

Writing Desk Mail Binder Art Deco 1930/40 Mahoghany Victorian Roll Top AntiqueWriting Desk Mail Binder Art Deco 1930 40 Mahoghany Victorian Roll Top "Writing Desk Mail Binder Art Deco 1930 40 Mahoghany Victorian Roll Top Roll top desks were first created in the late 18th century, around the 1760s, in France. They evolved from the earlier bureau cylindre (cylinder desk), which had a curved, sliding cover. By the mid 19th century, roll top desks gained popularity in England and America, especially during the Victorian era.

Applied carved wooden ornaments accent the lobed edges

Lined in deep red velvet and silk

30lbsTrue 19th Century French Louis Philippe Giltwood Pier Mirror with period add-ons (carved gilt crest)

His refined color palette

the fine clarity of the crystal

The Virgin Mary on the left

Roses around Frame

Late 19th to Early 20th C French cut crystal and gilt bronze perfume bottle or dresser decanter

candles and floral decorations

Massillon - 1867

implyin gthis miniature either portrays or was inpsired by a Conde family member

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