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French Empire Secrétaire á Abattant
$3,995
£3,033.50
€3,469.03
CA$5,581.59
A$6,207.95
CHF 3,241.60
MX$75,544.16
NOK 41,400.17
SEK 38,826.05
DKK 25,890.71
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A handsome 19th century French Empire secrétaire à abattant made of richly figured, bookmatched walnut. This desk has a black fossil marble top resting above a hidden drawer, free of hardware and opening by a shallow groove on the bottom of the drawer front. Below is a fold-front door revealing a fitted interior with a functional writing surface, inset with worn green leather with gold tooling. The interior has an open storage shelf flanked by Empire style columns over a set of six drawers of varying sizes. The writing surface is supported with rounded brass hinges. Below are three easy to use drawers with brass round knobs. You’ll find four functioning locks all surrounded with decorative ormolu escutcheon plates, 1 key works all the locks. Cleaned and polished with a French paste wax, this antique is ready for your immediate use. Be sure to view the detailed images to see the current condition of this antique secrétaire á abattant. Circa 1810.
The writing surface is 30”H x 28 ½”W x 21”D. Total depth with the writing surface being used is 33 ½”D.
- Dimensions:Height: 55 in (139.7 cm)Width: 38.5 in (97.79 cm)Depth: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)
- Style:Empire (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1810
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Baton Rouge, LA
- Reference Number:Seller: 3048-231stDibs: LU864837837942
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