a Louis XV lady's fruitwood veneered escritoire, ormolu mounts forming framed panels, shaped top front with worn red velvet writing surface, three drawers behind cabinet doors. single key, France, circa 1765
paper label (bookplate from 1918) under drawer from Arthur Stannard Vernay (1877-1960) noted English born American art and antiques dealer, decorator, big-game hunter, and naturalist explorer, had a store in New York from 1906 until the early 1940s. Had a London shop as well in the 1910s and 20s.
MEASUREMENTS;
36"H x 28" W x 14.25" D
