Burr Walnut Writing Desk Set with Sevres Portrait Tiles

Mid - late 19th century writing desk set, burr walnut, brass…
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Mid - late 19th century writing desk set, burr walnut, brass mounted ink tray, letter box and blotting pad, with Sevres pattern portrait tiles

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  • Burr - Burr (or in the USA, burl) is the timber from the knotted roots or deformed branch of the tree, which when cut, displays the small circular knots in various gradations of colour. It is always cut into a decorative veneer, most commonly seen as burr walnut on 19th century furniture.

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