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Antique Specimen Cabinet, French Oak Cupboard, Secretaire, Desk, circa 1850
About the Item
This is an antique specimen cabinet, a French, oak cupboard offering a secretaire desk dating to the late 19th century, circa 1850.
In a desirable French country style
Complete with original working locks and keys
Crafted in oak with grain interest and a desirable aged patina.
Raised on a shaped plinth base with field panelled sides
Two part cabinet, a division three quarters of the way up in the field panelled doors
The upper section hinges down providing a useful work surface
Backed by a bank of nine, small, oak lined drawers each dressed with brass pulls
The lower section doors open on pin and barrel hinges
To reveal a '2 over 2' configuration of larger drawers
Dressed with oval, pressed brass plate, drop handles.
A charming country piece delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.
Dimensions:
Max width 85cm (33.5'')
Max depth 56cm (22'')
Max height 93cm (36.5'').
- Dimensions:Height: 36.62 in (93 cm)Width: 33.47 in (85 cm)Depth: 22.05 in (56 cm)
- Style:French Provincial (Of the Period)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1850
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Presented in good antique condition.
- Seller Location:Hele, Devon, GB
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