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Antique North German/Danish Empire Cylinder-Top Secretary with Bookcase, c. 1815

About the Item

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.) Note: You should always request a shipping quote. Quoted amounts are an estimate of what it might cost to ship out to you based on destinations of the greatest distance. We would love to find you a better quote if possible.
  • 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
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • 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
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SEC000051stDibs: LU9881911063
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