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British Colonial Secretary

$21,000
£15,965.78
€18,425.12
CA$29,394.37
A$32,913.84
CHF 17,172.80
MX$401,031.02
NOK 217,910.59
SEK 207,174.95
DKK 137,531.39
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About the Item

A British Colonial secretary, probably Anglo-Indian, in Campaign form with burl wood and ebony and bone inlay.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 69.25 in (175.9 cm)Width: 37 in (93.98 cm)Depth: 21 in (53.34 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1870
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Stamford, CT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: ELS 490641stDibs: 1203059186214

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