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Empire Secretaire, Walnut, Maple, Paw Feet, Austria circa 1815

$11,794.79
£8,762.70
€9,900
CA$16,354
A$17,587.36
CHF 9,403.99
MX$212,098.55
NOK 118,919.95
SEK 108,351.39
DKK 75,454.44

About the Item

Fine Early Biedermeier or late Empire Secretaire / Drop-Front /Secretary Desk from Austria around 1815-20. 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
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 59.45 in (151 cm)Width: 39.38 in (100 cm)Depth: 18.31 in (46.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Biedermeier (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1815
  • Condition:
    Repaired. Replacements made: Leather. Refinished. Restored and hand-polished with shellac.
  • Seller Location:
    Regensburg, DE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BM-SE-1161stDibs: LU3297141663082

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