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Lot 122

A BOULLE WORK DESK SET

late 18th century and later, with shaped aprons to all sides, applied Hercules masks to the centre, terminating on lion paw ormolu feet, 14cm high x 36cm long x 26.5cm deep; together with a similar pen tray, 2.5cm high x 25cm long x 11cm deep (2)

Condition Report: click here
Estimate: £100 - £150
Hammer price: £260
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.

This lot is in good overall condition commensurate with age and use.

The tray has some old repairs and the corners do not fit flush exactly. the brass is discoloured and there are areas of tortoiseshell losses.


The desk set has some small losses of tortoisehell and discolouration to the brass.

There is a loss of tortoiseshell to the apron around one side.

The internal drawer has a split to the inside. There has been some losses to the tortoiseshell again and some restoration.

Where the inkwells sit the lining has peeled away slightly


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