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A Victorian walnut marquetry writing table attributed to Edward Holmes Baldock

Offered by: Wick Antiques LTD

Description
A Victorian walnut marquetry writing table attributed to Edward Holmes Baldock, the shaped rectangular top with an oval panel inset with tooled green leather, the frieze with two small side drawers, all raised on solid baluster end supports joined by a spiral-turned stretcher, decorated with bone, stained and exotic woods with naturalistic flowers and boxwood stringing. English, circa 1850.

Footnote: Edward Holmes Baldock, (1777-1845) was one of the first London antique dealers, in the modern sense of the word. He principally dealt in 18th century French furniture and Chinese Export porcelain, and commissioned furniture to compliment his inventory. This furniture has strong French design influences, but retains subtle English details (the floral marquetry often depicts English wildflowers). His clients included the Duke of Buccleuch and George IV. His dispersal sale was in 1843 on his retirement.

Ivory License Number: 777XHDQM

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Walnut Marquetry
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	c 1850
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Victorian
Dealer Reference #:	azouuxagiujb
Incollect Reference #:	401242

Dimensions

W.	48 in;	H.	29.5 in;	D.	24 in;
W.	121.92 cm;	H.	74.93 cm;	D.	60.96 cm;

Message from Seller:

Wick Antiques was established by Charles Wallrock in the early 1980s. Having grown up in the Antiques world Charles developed an extensive wealth of knowledge. Starting out as a ‘man with a van’ he quickly gained a good reputation and embarked on a longstanding relationship with Harrods. He was later joined by his wife, Caroline Wallrock. Caroline having completed a Persian degree, went on to study at Christie’s fine art and then joined Sotheby’s specializing in Islamic and Japanese works of art