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Circa 1815 French Empire Secrétaire à Abattant
$3,850
£2,961.68
€3,437.66
CA$5,429.42
A$6,081.86
CHF 3,194.41
MX$73,953.50
NOK 40,451.71
SEK 38,399.55
DKK 25,656.62
About the Item
Circa 1815 French Empire Secrétaire à Abattant. Mahogany with mahogany & oak secondary wood. Ingenious hidden drawers & locking mechanisms. Bronze mounted columns flank the front with cinching at the waist of the upper section; wonderful quality mounts on the frieze of the upper drawer & at the ends surmounting the columns, as well as the secretaire drop down door escutcheon. Well fitted interior includes mirrored open section flanked by columns & writing drawer. Replaced veined green marble & leather writing surface. Minor loss to top of central bronze mount on lower doors & left faux escutcheon mount possibly replaced. 18" d., 39 1/8" w., 56.5" h.
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- Dimensions:Height: 56.5 in (143.51 cm)Width: 39.13 in (99.4 cm)Depth: 18 in (45.72 cm)
- Style:Empire (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1815
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Condition commensurate with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chapel Hill, NC
- Reference Number:Seller: WOF-2605z1stDibs: LU6458244983562
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