Antique Bonheur Du Jour, French, Walnut, Ladies Writing Desk, Victorian, C.1900

This is an antique bonheur du jour. A French, walnut ladies writing desk, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Sumptuous colour and delightful figuring to this fine desk Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order Walnut and Burr walnut stocks present fine grain interest Dashing caramel hues beam beneath a quality wax polish finish Low back rest adorned with brass gallery rails over two banks of small drawers Each drawer dressed with small brass pulls, decorated in ornate manner Superb marquetry enhances the writing surface, with book matched centrepiece Shaped front apron hosts a generous lower drawer, with inset working lock — key present Bowed hipline hosting long ormolu mounts with golden tonality Finished back affords central room placement Standing upon a quartet of slender cabriole legs with splayed toes Ormolu mounts accentuate each leg with scroll detail This is a superb antique bonheur du jour, presenting exquisite colour and figuring across a well-sized desk suitable for use throughout the home. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready to enjoy.