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English Mahogany Secretary Desk, 19th Century

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English Mahogany secretary desk, 19th century Three pieces: Crown, upper drawers and lower cabinet. Lowest draw pulls out as a secretary desk. Measures: 21" deep x 46.5" wide x 80.5" high (overall) 18" deep x 41.75" wide x 34.5" high (desk dimensions) Desk area has Four cubbies, four drawers, 2 doors Below two doors open to two pull out drawers 43" wide x 18.5" deep Condition: Having fairly even patina throughout. Old scuffs, marks and scratches consistent with age and use. Areas of lifting and light splitting to the veneer. Age cracks to the sides of the case. Some of the drawer faces are slightly swelled. Hardware is replaced. Retains a group of four keys.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 80.5 in (204.47 cm)Width: 46.5 in (118.11 cm)Depth: 21 in (53.34 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Mahogany,Woodwork
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Even patina throughout. Old scuffs, marks and scratches consistent with age and use. Areas of lifting and light splitting to the veneer. Age cracks to the sides of the case. Some of the drawer faces are slightly swelled. Hardware replaced. 4 Keys.
  • Seller Location:
    Southampton, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2005325741712
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