We were really worried we wouldn't be able to lift what we call the bureau into the trailer, as a) I'm a bit poorly today and b) it's B heavy and c) the top comes off so there is nothing to grip. It was Petes Grandparents and has great sentimental value to us. When Pete was collecting it from his Mum's flat the wind blew the top over and did some serious damage, as it was uninsured we have some careful renovation to do. The glazing is 1/4" thick, extremely heavy. It is inlaid with a number of gorgeous woods, Pete you can comment and tell us which.... and what age it is... The most important thing to us is that it is so beautiful and will fit in beautifully in Cassagnes, just not sure which room, kitchen (when built ) or study...It is technically a secretaire, so I might have it for work stuff...If I'm lucky ;-)
Yes the secretaire is mainly mahogony which is inlaid with beautiful marquetry work - boxwood, ebony and satin wood have been used - intricately carved, decorated with hot wire, hot sand process and the beveled glass panels on the doors didn't smash when they fell out - just one small corner broke off one and when we repair it, you won't see it! This piece of furniture we understand, was picked up at an auction in London by my Great Grandfather at the time of the Great Exhibition. Christies of London have confirmed that it is an Edwardian piece in the style of Edwards and Roberts of London - shame it had a fall, but we've now got a nice jigsaw puzzle to do during those cold French winter evenings!
ReplyDeleteYes the secretaire is mainly mahogony which is inlaid with beautiful marquetry work - boxwood, ebony and satin wood have been used - intricately carved, decorated with hot wire, hot sand process and the beveled glass panels on the doors didn't smash when they fell out - just one small corner broke off one and when we repair it, you won't see it! This piece of furniture we understand, was picked up at an auction in London by my Great Grandfather at the time of the Great Exhibition. Christies of London have confirmed that it is an Edwardian piece in the style of Edwards and Roberts of London - shame it had a fall, but we've now got a nice jigsaw puzzle to do during those cold French winter evenings!
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