Important Middle Cylinder Desk With Slats, Louis XV Period Circa 1760

Important Middle Cylinder Desk With Slats from the Louis XV Period Circa 1760 Important and Exceptional Middle Cylinder Desk Called "with Slats" from the Louis It Rests on Arched Feet Ending in Bronze Hooves. This desk with all moving sides, opens on the front with five drawers, in the lower part and a flap with articulated slats in the upper part. This one conceals five small drawers, lockers and leather in tones of golden Havana with a small iron. Its Tray Surrounded by a Gilt Bronze Ingot Mold. This Desk is Equipped with a Rare System Allowing the Lateral Sides of the Cylinder to Tilt. Beautiful Ornamentation of Gilt and Chiseled Bronze Such as Clogs, Lock Entrances, Ingot Mold, Pull Handles, Pull Buttons. Has Two Keys. These Cylinder Desks, known as “slatted” desks, are inspired by the desk of King Louis XV. Exceptional Furniture of High Manufacturing Quality, Very Beautiful Type of Wood, Superb Quality of Bronze. This piece probably comes from a workshop of a great master, such as Leonard Boudin. The absence of a stamp on this piece does not detract from its quality. "It must be remembered that the craftsmen holding a royal privilege, although authorized to use a stamp, were not obliged to do so. 'Obligatory Stamp No Longer on Seats and Furniture intended for the Court.', as well as the Royal Privilege Allowing not to Pay the Jurande Tax. Work from the Louis XV Period, Around 1760, 18th Century. Dimensions: Height: 101 cm Width: 138 cm Depth: 75 cm In good condition, restorations from use and maintenance, missing a lock on one of the drawers. We are at your disposal for any additional information. WWW.DANTAN.STORE