French Directoire Secrétaire á Abattant
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French antique secretary bureau is made of merisier (prune wood). It has a Provincial Directoire drop front, one top and two bottom drawers. Main drawers and desktop lock with same key. Original hardware, late 18th-early 19th century. The writing surface is lined with leather. The interior has two shelves and five interior drawers. Wonderful wood patina.
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- Production timeAvailable Now
- Of the Period
- Place of origin
- Date of manufacture1820
- Period
- Materials and techniques
- ConditionGood. Slight separation lines top - slight veneer crck left corner desktop..
- WearWear consistent with age and use.
- Dimensions
H 54 in. x W 35.5 in. x D 18 in.
H 137.16 cm x W 90.17 cm x D 45.72 cm
- Seller locationGreat Barrington, MA
- Seller reference numberD7
- Reference numberLU83349686233
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