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French 19th C. Second Empire Secrétaire À Abattant with Gold Ormolu Mounts

$22,250
£16,920.14
€19,516.57
CA$31,168.18
A$34,883.35
CHF 18,214.55
MX$425,578.91
NOK 231,209.85
SEK 219,403.91
DKK 145,740.48
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About the Item

This extraordinary French Second Empire period secre´taire a' abattan features flame mahogany, gilt brass-mounts and retains its original dark grey speckled granite top. Decorated throughout with the original ormolu neoclassical motif, the facade is framed by caryatid-shaped pilasters and stands on gold gilt lions' paw feet. the front opens to reveal pigeonholes and drawers. There are an addition of three locked drawers on bottom cabinet with a single drawer at top. See measurements below.
  • 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)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very good condition with 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: LU1071234111182

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