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French Empire Mahogany Drop Front Secretary "Secrétaire à Abattant"

$6,320
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£4,798.04
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€5,487.93
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CA$8,829.96
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CHF 5,128.14
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MX$119,509.16
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NOK 65,494.13
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About the Item

A 19th century French Empire drop front secretary with black as a marble top and side columns with bronze mounts, three drawers below and one drawer above. Double brass locking system. The desk drops down to reveal a leather top writing surface and five additional small drawers. The exterior drawers are keyed and have the original large ornate brass pulls.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 54 in (137.16 cm)Width: 39 in (99.06 cm)Depth: 17 in (43.18 cm)
  • Style:
    Empire (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Mahogany
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1870
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Wear commensurate w/ age, wear to leather, general age wear.
  • Seller Location:
    Brooklyn, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5380220092732

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