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Lady's Writing Desk/ Secretary in Mahogany w/ Cylinder Top over Chest of Drawers

About the Item

A beautiful writing secretary in figured mahogany featuring a flight of 4 drawers & a cylinder top that opens to reveal a pull out writing surface with 4 interior drawers & letter cubby. Well made with all hand-cut dovetails, serpentine front & sides with a plinth type base on Queen-Anne style feet with carved knees. A very lovely form with a 1930's nitrocellulose lacquer finish. Denmark or England, circa 1930. 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. Measures: 35" wide x 21 1/4" deep x 41 1/4" high 29" deep when writing surface is open.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 41.25 in (104.78 cm)Width: 35 in (88.9 cm)Depth: 24.5 in (62.23 cm)
  • Style:
    Queen Anne (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Mahogany,Lacquered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1930
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Hand cut dovetails, drawer bottoms and back are plywood (older style of plywood) finish appears to be a type of nitrocellulose lacquer Unrestored Sold as is.
  • Seller Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SEC001871stDibs: LU988122779942
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