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Black Painted Oak Secretary or Bureau from Sweden, circa 1800
$11,100List Price
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 82 in (208.28 cm)Width: 43.75 in (111.13 cm)Depth: 21 in (53.34 cm)
- Style:Country (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1800
- Condition:Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Restored, solid, stable. All scratches, cracks, dings, and age related separation are reflective of age/use and do not detract from the beauty nor function of this striking secretary.
- Seller Location:Round Top, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 255971stDibs: LU923641058122
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