19th Century French Tortoiseshell & Brass Boulle Desk Set c.1890
19th Century French Tortoiseshell & Brass Boulle Desk Set c.1890
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Reference Number: D6560
Antique late-19th Century French faux tortoiseshell & polished brass inlayed Boulle desk set, comprising a Boule letterbox, folder with blotted paper inside, letter clip and inkstand. The name 'Boulle' derives from André-Charles Boulle made famous for veneering furniture with marquetry of tortoiseshell, brass and pewter. Although he did not invent the technique, Boulle mastered the art of this complex marquetry and lent his name to its common name: boulle work.
SOLD
CONDITION
In Great Condition - No Damage.
SIZE
Letterbox:
Height: 19cm
Width:26cm
Depth: 15cm
Folder with blotted paper inside:
Height: 29cm
Width: 23cm
Depth: 2.5cm
Letter clip:
Width: 4cm
Width: 13cm
Depth: 18cm
Inkstand:
Height: 9cm
Width: 24cm
Depth: 20cm
