THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN
(Lots 301-302)
A NORTH ITALIAN WALNUT, FRUITWOOD AND PARQUETRY ROLLTOP DESK
LATE 18TH CENTURY
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A NORTH ITALIAN WALNUT, FRUITWOOD AND PARQUETRY ROLLTOP DESK
Late 18th Century
The rectangular banded and crossbanded top above the rolltop with amaranth band and central medallion, enclosing a later fitted inverted breakfront interior with six pigeon-holes and two drawers, above a central drawer and kneehole flanked by two drawers, on square tapering panelled legs terminating in blocks, the top previously with superstructure and restored, re-veneered, the shaped angle brackets later, the reverse with transport label inscribed BENECKE & HEYWOOD/SAN REMO (ITALIE)....
47½in. (121cm.) wide; 41¾in. (106cm.) high; 24in. (61cm.) deep
Late 18th Century
The rectangular banded and crossbanded top above the rolltop with amaranth band and central medallion, enclosing a later fitted inverted breakfront interior with six pigeon-holes and two drawers, above a central drawer and kneehole flanked by two drawers, on square tapering panelled legs terminating in blocks, the top previously with superstructure and restored, re-veneered, the shaped angle brackets later, the reverse with transport label inscribed BENECKE & HEYWOOD/SAN REMO (ITALIE)....
47½in. (121cm.) wide; 41¾in. (106cm.) high; 24in. (61cm.) deep