19th Century Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

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19th century burr walnut secretaire chest of drawers circa 1870. Good quality 4 drawer chest of the drawers, with the … Read more 19th century burr walnut secretaire chest of drawers circa 1870. Good quality 4 drawer chest of the drawers, with the top drawer pulling out to become a fitted secretaire writing surface. 4 equal drawer fronts, veneered in matched burr walnut and fitted with ornate ormolu handles and escutheons, with working locks and key. Top drawer slightly pulls out and drops down to form an occasional writing surface, with the backdrop of a fitted interior of a central tabernacle flanked either side by drawers and pigeon holes. Standing on block feet. Top surface with an old restoration patch, and minor losses due to where wood knots would have been. Minor surface staining and restoration to the pine sides. See less