Description:
Directoire-style Mahogany Brass-mounted Secretaire a Abattant, probably England, early 20th century, dark gray granite top, long drawer with brass pulls, fall-front with brass framed panel opens to interior with two shelves and seven drawers, leather writing surface, two doors open to interior with single shelf, brass framed side panels, ht. 57, writing surface ht. 26 1/2, wd. 28 3/4, dp. 15 1/2 in.
Estimate $500-700
Stone probably a replacement, crack at left fall-front hinge, small section of brass inlay lifting, metal decoration on left front foot broken.
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Keywords
United KingdomStuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.