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Biedermeier Secretaire, Walnut, Maple, Paw Feet, Austria circa 1820
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Description
High-quality early Biedermeier Secretaire, Drop-Front or Secretary Desk from Austria around 1820.
Walnut veneered on hardwood (walnut and mahogany). Partly ebonized and details veneered in mahogany.
At the front two carved paw feet with old patinated gilding and ebonization. At the back two carved egg-shaped feet in solid walnut.
Three large drawers with inlet locks at the bottom and a top drawer at the top, all made in walnut and mahogany.
Two ebonized full columns with brass or bronze capitals and bases. Very thick flap with double lockable inlet brass lock. Writing surface covered with new black genuine leather.
Two original, elaborately crafted iron keys. Inside with 9 small drawers, front in maple with brass rings.
Two open compartments. Underneath a wide, black-stained compartment. Secret hiding compartment.
Restored and hand-polished with shellac.
Dimensions:
* H 151 cm / 59.45 in
* W 100 or 93 cm / 39.37 in or 36.6 in
* D 46.5 cm / 18.3 in -
More Information
Origin: Austria Period: 19th Century Materials: Walnut Veneer, french polished, Maple, Gold-plate, Ebonized, Brass Condition: Good. Restored and hand-polished with shellac. Creation Date: 1820 Styles / Movements: Biedermeier, Traditional Dealer Reference #: BM-SE-116 Incollect Reference #: 755196 -
Dimensions
W. 39.37 in; H. 59.45 in; D. 18.31 in; W. 100 cm; H. 151 cm; D. 46.5 cm;