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French Empire Secrétaire á Abattant

Offered by: Fireside Antiques

Description
A handsome 19th century Empire secrétaire à abattant made of rich bookmatched and figured walnut. This desk has a black fossil marble top resting above a drawer, accessible with a hidden pull. Below is a fold front door revealing a fitted interior with a functional writing surface, inset with worn green leather with gold tooling. The interior has an open storage shelf flanked with empirical styled columns over a set of six drawers of varying sizes. The writing surface is supported with rounded brass hinges. Below are three easy to use drawers with brass round knobs. You’ll find four functioning locks all surrounded with decorative ormolu escutcheon plates, 1 key works all the locks. Cleaned and polished with a French paste wax, this antique is ready for your immediate use. Be sure to view the detailed images to see the current condition of this antique secrétaire á abattant. Circa 1810. The writing surface is 30”H x 28 ½”W x 21”D. Total depth with the writing surface being used is 33 ½”D.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Brass, Mahogany, Marble, patinated, Hand-Carved, Hand-Crafted
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Empire
Dealer Reference #:	3048-23
Incollect Reference #:	694091

Dimensions

W.	38.5 in;	H.	55 in;	D.	17.5 in;
W.	97.79 cm;	H.	139.7 cm;	D.	44.45 cm;

Message from Seller:

Fireside Antiques, founded in 1982 by Cheri McDaniel and Susan Roland, is now owned and operated by the third generation, Laura Roland. For inquiries, contact info@firesideantiques.com or 225.752.9565, and explore our extensive collection either online or at our 18,000 square foot showroom in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.