{"product_id":"conjunto-de-secretaria-em-pau-santo-com-aplicacoes-em-prata-seculo-xix-xx","title":"Rosewood Desk Set with Silver Applications - 19th\/20th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eExceptional desk set (inkstand) with a dressing table mirror in rosewood with Portuguese silver applications, a piece of great refinement and historical value dating from the transition of the 19th to the 20th century. This set represents the best of Portuguese luxury woodworking combined with the excellence of national goldsmithing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance and Authenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transition from the 19th to the 20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neoclassical\/Eclectic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProbable Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ourivesaria Cunha or Leitão \u0026amp; Irmão\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prestigious Portuguese production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosewood, a noble, dense, and dark wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Portuguese silver with quality chasing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMirror:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original period crystal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Rosewood:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRosewood is a noble, dense, and dark wood, widely used in Portuguese luxury woodworking for its durability, resistance, and sophisticated appearance. Its dark tone and natural grain give pieces a timeless elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSet Elements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCentral Tilting Mirror:\u003c\/strong\u003e Richly worked silver frame with floral motifs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSide Obelisks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two rosewood pillars decorated with silver friezes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInkwells:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two circular containers at the base (inkwell and blotting sand)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLids:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decorated in silver with chased work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosewood with decorative silver appliques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilver Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMirror frame with chased floral motifs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative friezes on the obelisks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrnamental appliques on the base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorked inkwell lids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeoclassical elements in relief\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-quality chasing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePossible silver hallmarks (eagle or wild boar marks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeoclassical\/Eclectic Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe side obelisks and the symmetry of the composition give the piece a neoclassical character, while the richness of the silver ornaments reflects the eclectic taste of the period. This type of set was a symbol of status and refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunctionality:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTilting mirror for dressing table\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInkwell for writing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainer for blotting sand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrestigious decorative object\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCenterpiece for office or bedroom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set is in good condition, with the rosewood preserved, intact silver applications, and the original mirror. The presence of silver hallmarks and the integrity of the materials significantly increase the value of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector's Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePieces that combine rosewood with Portuguese silver from this period are highly collectible. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare piece that combines excellent craftsmanship, noble materials, and functionality, representing the best of Portuguese luxury object production from the late 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique Porto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54225307107651,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0364\/6111\/7571\/files\/641270265_122133583329045316_3611504451603800301_n.jpg?v=1771934657","url":"https:\/\/www.antiqueporto.com\/en\/products\/conjunto-de-secretaria-em-pau-santo-com-aplicacoes-em-prata-seculo-xix-xx","provider":"Antique Porto","version":"1.0","type":"link"}