19th century French Second Empire Period Secretaire Abattant
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19th century French Second Empire Period Secretaire Abattant
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 56 in (142.24 cm)Width: 34 in (86.36 cm)Depth: 15 in (38.1 cm)
- Style:Napoleon III (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1850s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Very good condition, beautiful ormolu.Since many of our pieces are well over one to two hundred years old, there is no way for us to detect every expert repair that may have been previously made.
- Seller Location:Savannah, GA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU107128335733
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