French Directoire Secrétaire á Abattant
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French Directoire Secrétaire á Abattant
Price:$8,000
$9,800List Price
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 54 in (137.16 cm)Width: 35.5 in (90.17 cm)Depth: 18 in (45.72 cm)
- Style:Directoire (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1820
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Slight separation lines top - slight veneer crck left corner desktop.
- Seller Location:Sheffield, MA
- Reference Number:Seller: D71stDibs: LU83349686233
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