English Victorian parcel-ebonized amboyna burlwood bonheur du jour/ ladies writing desk, 19th c., inlaid throughout with banding and stringwork, mounted with gilt-metal accents, and painted porcelain portrait plaques, superstructure with central mirrored compartment, flanked by cabinets, one with open interior, the other with fixed shelf, above three frieze drawers, central drawer fitted with sliding leather-inset writing surface, on fluted columnar supports over mirrored back, joined by medial shelf, ending on turned feet, superstructure with small segment of trim loss, door panel separation, approx 58.25"h, 53"w, 22.5"d, bottom of apron to floor (clearance): approx 24.25"h Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please utilize the ASK A QUESTION tab found in each lot. All lots are sold as-is and where is. No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalog or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales are final, and Austin Auction Gallery does not give refunds based on condition. Austin Auction Gallery does not perform any shipping or packing services. We do have a list of suggested shippers who gladly provide quotes prior to your bidding. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers. **NOTE: ALL JEWELRY & COIN LOTS REALIZING OVER $1,000 MUST BE PAID BY BANK WIRE**