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Amboyna Secretaire Abattant Writing Bureau C.1890

Stock No

36863

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2012
  • £1,295.00
  • €1,468 Euro
  • $1,706 US Dollar
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Item Description

Small late 19th.c. French secretaire abattant or fall front bureau veneered (unusually) in amboyna wood c.1890. Just 29" wide. The fall opens (resting on the partially opened drawer below) to make a sloping writing desk (height 29") with the original red leather work surface with gold tooling (and initialled DH in one corner) and a fitted interior of slim drawers and an open shelf lined in satin birch. With a single drawer above the desk and three larger drawers below. Beautifully figured amboyna wood veneers laid in a symmetrical pattern across the top[ front and sides of the cabinet. With a shaped top, raised mouldings and guilloche carved pilasters to the front corners. Raised on a moulded plinth with a shaped apron at the front and turned bun feet front and rear. Excellent colour and condition, cleaned and waxed in our workshops. Keys supplied.
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Item Info

Seller Location

North Wales, Wales

Item Dimensions

H: 130cm W: 74cm D: 41cm

Period

c.1890

Item Location

United Kingdom

Seller Location

North Wales, Wales

Item Location

United Kingdom

Seller Contact No

+44 (0)1492 580022

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