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Antique North German/Danish Empire Cylinder-Top Secretary with Bookcase, c. 1815
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From the Hamburg/Schleswig-Holstein region of Germany, once part of Denmark, a very handsome Empire secretary with bookcase in ash with inlays and marquetry silhouettes of neoclassical Roman images. Cylinder top opens to a pull-out desk which offers a felt-lined lectern or writing surface flanked by sliding storage compartments, as well as a series of small drawers and a central cabinet. Above desk, are three cupboards and below, there are three long drawers. Northern Germany or from the Danish Jutland region, circa 1815.
Note: Green baize on writing surface can be replaced with leather.
Measures: 46" wide x 21" deep x 83" high (With desk top open: 33 1/2” deep.)
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- Dimensions:Height: 83 in (210.82 cm)Width: 46 in (116.84 cm)Depth: 21 in (53.34 cm)
- Style:Empire (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Ash,Polished
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- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1815
- Condition:Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Restored with French Polish in our workshop. Green felt-covered writing surface can be replaced with leather if needed. Ask us for a quote. Ash Wood Veneer, inlaid ebonized silhouettes of neo-classical Roman motifs.
- Seller Location:Miami, FL
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