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Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Maple Secretary Desk Writing Bureau

About the Item

Exquisite and Rare antique American Chippendale Period secretary writing desk or Escritoire. Made from maple featuring a flip top that opens to a fan carved interior and multiple drawers for file storage. The case is constructed via hand dovetailed joinery featuring four drawers and original Batwing style hardware with serpentine bracket feet.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 40 in (101.6 cm)Width: 40.5 in (102.87 cm)Depth: 19.75 in (50.17 cm)
  • Style:
    Chippendale (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    18th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Good antique condition, wear and distressing commensurate with age and use, edge wear, staining, splitting, missing corner piece on top drawer.
  • Seller Location:
    Dayton, OH
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 323311stDibs: LU5343226020072
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