A Charming And Very Fine Quality Early 19th Century Regency Period Rosewood Desk Top Book Carrier, Having Superbly Figured Rectangular Base, Surrounded On Three Sides By Very Attractive Pierced Ormolu Gallery Of Gothic Trellis Design, The Two Ends Surmounted By Elegant Scrolling Supports Incorporating Carrying Handles.

The combination of beautifully figured rosewood and finely worked ormolu makes this a particularly attractive example, with the unusual Gothic inspired gallery adding considerably to its decorative appeal. Designed originally for keeping books neatly organised and close to hand, whilst allowing them to be carried conveniently from one place to another, it remains an extremely practical and decorative accessory for a desk, library table or occasional table.

The rosewood retains a lovely rich colour and surface, with the usual old marks, scuffs and minor imperfections associated with age and use, all blending in nicely. The ormolu also retains an attractive mellow colour and patination.

The piece has been attended to in our workshops by our skilled traditional antique furniture restorers, receiving an appropriate natural wax polish, and is now ready to place in the home.

Circa 1820.

Height 7in.
Width 23in.
Depth 9in.