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Antique Rosewood Inlaid Writing Box by Hausburg
By F.L. Hausburg
Located in Northampton, GB
box contains a secret compartment which can be accessed by pulling the centre partition between the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Shell, Wood, Satinwood
Antique Queen Anne Walnut Secretaire Chest / Escritoire, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
.
The interior housing three pairs of pigeon holes concealing secret compartments above a central
Category
Antique 1710s Queen Anne Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
19th Regency Brass-Inlaid Portable Writing Desk on Later Stand, Secret Drawer
By Thomas Lund
Located in Morristown, NJ
Regency Brass-Inlaid Portable Writing Desk on Later Stand, with Secret Drawer, Possibly by Thomas
Category
Antique 1810s English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
21st Century Charles Dix Desk, White Ebony, White Maple and Brass, Made in Italy
By Stefano Trapani, Hebanon Fratelli Basile
Located in Nocera Superiore, Campania
albino white ebony, interior with drawers and secret compartments in white maple, brass shelves, gold
Category
2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
$24,932 Sale Price / item
20% Off
A Rare Art Nouveau Carved Secret Safe Book This is a very attractive piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
book, however it opens up offering a good secret storage compartment
The book is 11.5”x 9.5” x 2.5
Category
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Walnut
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk C1860 19th Century
Located in London, GB
furnishing as well.
The main talking point when showing it to friends is the secret compartment at the rear
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique English Mother of Pearl
Rosewood Writing Box Hausburg
By F.L. Hausburg
Located in Northampton, GB
spring loaded false wall in front of the three secret drawer compartments. The Writing Box dates to the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pewter
Antique Georgian Rosewood Writing Box by William Chrisp
Located in Northampton, GB
compartment which can also be lifted via a matching tab one unlocked. This compartment houses the secret
Category
Antique 1820s English George IV Desk Sets
Materials
Silver, Brass
Biedermeier Period Burlwood Table Cabinet Of Curiosities Wunderkammer 19th C.
Located in Forney, TX
(cabinet of curiosities) with fifteen drawers and concealed secret compartments, circa 1820.
This
Category
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Iron
18th Century Baroque Period Italian German Guild Chest Cabinet Jewelry Casket
By Ferdinando Pogliani
Located in Forney, TX
scale, with secret compartments, it was almost certainly a guild chest.
The guild chest was the
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Baroque Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Ormolu, Pewter
Palatial Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Parquetry Bureau-François Linke
By François Linke
Located in Long Island City, NY
releasing secret compartments, the angles headed by putti holding cornucopia candelabra, the sides with
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
The Flashlight by Eldridge Cleaver Black Panther - Playboy Illustration
Located in Miami, FL
David and Abraham Roentgen which is beautiful wood inlay marquetry with secret compartments, sliding
Category
1960s American Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Tempera, Board
Antique Walnut Dutch Marquetry Bureau Cabinet Bookcase 18th Century
Located in London, GB
a central cupboard flanked by small drawers, pigeon holes and secret compartments. The fall is
Category
Antique 1780s Dutch Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
1750 Venezia Italy Blue and Green Lacquered Wooden Engraved Commode with Flowers
Located in Brescia, IT
liftable and under it there is a thin secret compartment, visible in the photos. The top is lacquered to
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Antique Blonde Oak Tantalus 3 Decanter Dry Bar Games Compendium 19th Century
Located in London, GB
crystal glasses and spaces for extras.
There is a secret compartment in the base, which can be opened
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dry Bars
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate, Brass
Biedermeier Secretaire With Hidden Compartements And Rare Mechanism, circa 1815
Located in Greven, DE
extraordinary mechanism and numerous secret compartments.
When closed, in addition to the clean cherry wood
Category
Antique 1810s German Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Cherry
Antique Early 19th Century Plantation Desk Secretary + Bookcase Hutch Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
, and a very nicely concealed secret hidden compartment below the drawers.
Dimensions:
29.5" x 40" x
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Secretaires
Materials
Poplar, Pine
$2,450 Sale Price
30% Off
Postmodern Giotto Stoppino Style Black Lacquered Credenza with Hidden Storage
By Giotto Stoppino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
floating appearance. The top features a secret locking storage compartment for additional hidden storage
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood
1990’s Moschino Red Love Heart Circular Mini Minaudière - Hand Bag
By Moschino, Franco Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
, secret interior zip compartment, gold metal hardware and detachable / adjustable shoulder strap
Category
1990s Italian Novelty Bags
An Exceptional Burl Walnut Bureau Bookcase
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
secret drawers and compartments, the fall front with similarly treated interior over two short and two
Category
Antique 1720s European Neoclassical Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Inlaid Coromandel Wood Writing Box
Located in Suffolk, GB
compartments and secret drawers, fitted compartments with lift up lids.
A charming example in beautiful
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Other
Antique Rustic Farmhouse Painted Bridal Cabinet from 1845
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
secret storage compartment is also hidden behind the drawer. The cabinet still has its original working
Category
Antique 1840s German Folk Art Cabinets
Materials
Pine, Paint
19th Century English Ash Partners Desk
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
with door and compartment, and a secret pop out drawer to the plinth below. The plinth base having
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Country Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
18th Century Italian Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning 18th century Italian painted pine commode with secret drawer compartments. 1760.
Code
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Fine Antique French Marquetry Inlaid Bureau De Dame Circa 1890
Located in Bridgeport, CT
reveal a horizontal open compartment above three small drawers, a nearly "secret" sliding door flat
Category
20th Century European Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
1950s Florenza Victorian Revival Mesh Bracelet with Faux Turquoise
Located in Milford, DE
, marbled finish.
At the heart of the bracelet is a secret locket compartment, a hallmark of mid-century
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Retro Retro Bracelets
Materials
Crystal, Gold-filled, Enamel
Antique 19th century English oak secretary / bureau
Located in Eindhoven, NL
secret letter compartments.
Decorated with original brass ornaments and handles.
Two keys are present
Category
Antique 19th Century English George III Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Decorative 19th century book shaped inlaid olive box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
end slides down to reveal a secret key hole, this also always access to further secret sliding
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Decorative Boxes
Materials
Olive
19th Century Ash Partners Desk
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
with door and compartment, and a secret pop out drawer to the plinth below. The plinth base having
Category
Antique 1830s English Georgian Desks
Materials
Brass
Ejner Larsen
Aksel Bender Madsen. A handcrafted model 2084 writing desk.
By Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Brønshøj, DK
writing plate covered with original black leather. Under part of this storage compartment , also with
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Paul Evans and Phillip Lloyd Powell Gold Leaf and Walnut Studio Cabinet, 1963
By Paul Evans, Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Dallas, TX
secret hidden storage compartment. Below this feature is a drop-front laminated tray and an open storage
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Slate, Brass, Gold Leaf
A Satinwood Reading and Writing Table with Campaign Features, Possibly Irish
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
ratcheted Morocco leather lined writing surface. A concealed button releases secret drawers and compartments
Category
Antique 19th Century Irish Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Tessellated Black Marble Brass Inlay Secretary Desk by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Houston, TX
compartments, a single center door. and two secret hidden compartments behind the exterior side base panels
Category
20th Century Hollywood Regency Secretaires
Materials
Malachite, Brass
A Timber Gilt-Metal Embellished Box, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
associated with them.
Features:
They commonly feature hinged tops, fitted compartments, and sometimes
Category
Antique 19th Century African Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Empire Secretaire, Walnut, Maple, Paw Feet, Austria circa 1815
Located in Regensburg, DE
. Secret hiding compartment.
Restored and hand-polished with shellac.
Dimensions:
* H 151 cm / 59.45 in
Category
Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
ANTIQUE CIRCA 1880 OAK GREENMAN
LiONHEADS DWARF OPEN BOOKCASE
Located in Pulborough, GB
cleverly concealed secret drawer. This hidden compartment offers a haven for treasured items, adding a
Category
Antique 19th Century British Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Isabel 2-Sided Desk By Libero Rutilo
By Morelato
Located in Milan, IT
leather side-lined drawers and two secret storage compartments. Measures 226x86x75cm.
Category
2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$12,885 / item
Antique Victorian quality burr walnut and brass bound writing box
Located in Ipswich, GB
, lifting up to reveal a storage compartment and three secret drawers.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Walnut
$915 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique 14K Love Knot Wedding Ring Size 7
Located in Webster, SD
one can have a secret message engraved.
This compartment originally would have held plaited hair but
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Bridal Rings
Materials
14k Gold
Handmade Monogrammed Wooden Toolbox with Inner Tray c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A handmade wooden toolbox with inner removable segmented tray and drop down secret lid
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Paint
$175 Sale Price
60% Off
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Inlaid Writing Box
Located in Suffolk, GB
reveal a writing surface with original ink bottles and a pen tray storage compartment and secret drawers
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Other
$1,091 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century English Burl Walnut Tunbridge Writing Slope Box
Located in Pearland, TX
original glass inkwells. The writing surface opens to reveal a secret storage compartment. It would be
Category
Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Walnut
$1,195 Sale Price
20% Off
Superb Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box
Located in Suffolk, GB
inkwells, pen tray and two lift up lids opening to reveal storage compartments and three secret drawers
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
$1,232 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare North German Altona Empire Secretary, circa 1810-1815
Located in Handewitt, DE
fold-out writing flap and top with writing drawer. Secretary with secret storage compartments. Top with
Category
Antique 1810s German Empire Secretaires
Materials
Bronze
$26,487 Sale Price
20% Off
European 1800s Two-Part Painted Wood Secretary with Slanted Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
section showcases a slanted front desk with scalloped compartments, secret ones and multiple drawers
Category
Antique Early 19th Century European Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Carved Bench in Solid Wood with Storing Space, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
testament to the storied history of this 19th-century gem. What sets this piece apart is its secret storage
Category
Antique 19th Century French Rustic Benches
Materials
Wood
Qing Dynasty Lacquer Cabinet With Decorations
Located in Kastrup, DK
bottom of the cabinet has a secret lower compartment for extra storage.
In original condition with a
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$2,153 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique Georgian 1830s 18K Yellow Gold Turquoise and Pearl Pansy Locket Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
yellow gold. Verso, the ring reveals a secret, a hidden locket compartment, covered with a circular piece
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Georgian Cluster Rings
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,259 Sale Price
20% Off
17th Century Italian Milano Renaissance Period Bone Ivory Ebony Tabletop Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
drawer, surrounding a central door opening to reveal niche compartment topped with a pair of small
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Bronze
19th Century Satinwood Ladies Writing Table
Located in Martlesham, GB
surface decorated with blind tooling, decorative stepped sides which has secret pull out compartments
Category
Antique 1890s British Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
Antique Etruscan Revival Grand Tour Intaglio 15K Yellow Gold Locket Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
bracelet features a secret locket compartment, accessed by opening the oval intaglio mounted gem
Category
Antique 19th Century European Etruscan Revival Bangles
Materials
Yellow Gold
Italian Wooden Desk Chest of Drawers
By Italian Sculptor 19 th Century
Located in Milano, IT
concealed compartments meticulously designed to zealously safeguard personal secrets and cherished
Category
Antique 1790s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Marble
$4,272 Sale Price
20% Off
Georgian Regard Locket Brooch 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
beautiful carved detail to its gold front, and opens to reveal a sweet secret locket compartment.
The brooch
Category
Antique 1820s British Georgian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Amethyst, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Outstanding Antique George III Quality Mahogany Bureau
Located in Suffolk, GB
secret pull out letter compartments above two short and three long mahogany cockbeeded drawers with
Category
Antique 18th Century English George III Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Georgian 18K Yellow Gold Baroque Pearl and Ruby Cluster Locket Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
secret, a hidden locket compartment, covered with a circular piece of glass, behind which a panel of hair
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Cluster Rings
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,370 Sale Price
20% Off
18th Century Swiss Made Secretaire
Located in Greven, DE
simple in oak and consists of six drawers, two secret drawers and five open compartments.
Exceptional
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Swiss Baroque Secretaires
Materials
Oak, Yew
Chinese Diamond Lattice Display Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
display on the shelves within. Fitted with three shelves, two drawers, and a secret lower compartment
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Brass
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