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Table Top Escritoire with Revolving Tabernacle

$5,980.47
£4,400
€5,151.52
CA$8,376.98
A$9,192.48
CHF 4,759.50
MX$110,041.50
NOK 59,712.65
SEK 56,178.11
DKK 38,479.52

About the Item

Table Top Escritoire with Revolving Tabernacle This piece is made in superb Walnut veneers, it is of European in origin with many drawers and a disguised central section, it has a cylindrical door at the centre which conceals a revolving secret compartment, on the reverse side of the cabinet hangs a fairly crude pearl cross. A very attractive piece of furniture in walnut marquetry with many drawers and its own history, the condition is generally sound and attractive with a few age related blemishes The Escritoire is 32” high, 43” wide and 15” deep AH94
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 32 in (81.28 cm)Width: 43 in (109.22 cm)Depth: 15 in (38.1 cm)
  • Style:
    William and Mary (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    18th century
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Godshill, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: AH941stDibs: LU2498347100572

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