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French Mid 19th Century Transitional St. Kingwood, Marble, and Ormolu Secretary

About the Item

A lovely French mid 19th century Transitional st. Tulipwood, Kingwood, ormolu, and Brèche Violette marble secretary desk. The desk is raised by fine cabriole legs with elegant pieced foliate ormolu sabots below the scalloped apron. The base displays two doors which open to reveal their original top to bottom lock, one shelf, and are decorated with foliate ormolu keyhole escutcheons and beautiful quarter veneered panels framed within lovely scrolled foliate inlaid designs also repeated at the drop down front and sides. The drop down front opens to reveal its original hardware and original fitted gold tooled leather writing surface, two drawers with fine ormolu pulls, and one shelf. Above is the original Brèche Violette marble top with an elegant mottled border. All original gilt throughout. Depth with drop front: 30.5".
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 47.5 in (120.65 cm)Width: 29.75 in (75.57 cm)Depth: 14.25 in (36.2 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1800s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    West Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 04421stDibs: LU949926946732
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