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Original Walnut Queen Anne Secretary Desk /Bureau

About the Item

An original Queen Anne period writing desk, circa 1720. Fantastic patina on it's original walnut finish. All the good features, Quarter veneered sides. Panel design to fall front and top. Cross-banded drawers. Oak lined, "stepped interior" with "well" access to top drawer. Bracket feet, solid plank back boards. A rare un-refinished survivor.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 37.5 in (95.25 cm)Width: 36 in (91.44 cm)Depth: 22 in (55.88 cm)
  • Style:
    Queen Anne (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1715
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Wear consistent with age and has some areas of warping to the veneer. Ink and other marks over it's 300 year lifetime making for a great original patina. Two small pigeon-hole dividers missing.
  • Seller Location:
    Pomona, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1354221636162
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