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Empire Secretaire
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Empire Secretaire made of walnut and root wood with brass capitals and hardware. Three exterior drawers. Fall front writing surface w/five interior drawers and mirrored cubby hole. Ebonized and precious woods inside. Austria circa 1810.
- Dimensions:Height: 60 in (152.4 cm)Width: 33 in (83.82 cm)Depth: 19 in (48.26 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1810
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- Seller Location:Pompano Beach, FL
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