Description
A Fine Early 19th-Century Danish Writing Table with Royal Cypher, circa 1815
A superb early 19th-century Danish writing table in finely faded maple, inlaid and bound with brass, resting on elegant lyre-shaped supports terminating in brass castors. The rectangular top features a gilt-tooled leather writing surface above drawer with original brass mounts and handles. Decorative ormolu mounts enrich the apron and supports, including anthemion, foliate, and lyre motifs – a refined blend of Danish Neoclassicism and Empire style elegance.
Provenance
Purchased by Mrs. Lily Venizelos of Athens directly from Ayer & Co. (Antiques) on 28 June 1962. Originally exhibited and sold at the Antique Dealers’ Fair, Grosvenor House, London, June 1962.
The original receipt from Ayer & Co. accompanies the piece and confirms its authenticity, noting a Royal Cypher of Windsor Castle stamped underneath the table.
Bearing the Royal Cypher “G R” beneath a crown and dated 1823, denoting the reign of King George IV and indicating inclusion in the Royal Household inventory at Windsor Castle.
Lily Venizelos collection, Athens, Greece.
Dimensions: Height 76 cm × Width 123 cm × Depth 66 cm
Condition: Very good original condition