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Edwardian, Tall Secretaire, Black Lacquer, Bronze, Abalone Inlay, Marble, 1880s

$18,000
£13,823.23
€15,841.25
CA$25,339.55
A$28,385.90
CHF 14,764.19
MX$346,249.40
NOK 187,967.84
SEK 177,240.28
DKK 118,234.73

About the Item

This spectacular Edwardian Bouille inlaid And bronze-mounted Abattant chest desk has been meticulously refinished and hand rubbed French polished to its original form. Having wonderfully chiselled bronze mounts with an overwhelming inlay of satinwood and mother-of-pearl design this chest that opens to Revel a working desk is certain to turn heads. The opening has a felt writing service and two parquetry inlaid drawers as well as a shelved area with etched engraved working lock mechanism. The inside itself measures 21.75 W x 13.5 H The whole supporting a white marble top and brass inlaid sides. Original in all its glory.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 50 in (127 cm)Width: 28.5 in (72.39 cm)Depth: 14.75 in (37.47 cm)
  • Style:
    Edwardian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Manhasset, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 101-82481stDibs: LU863211042403

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