Details
Description
Dramatic English George III style slant drop front secretary chest featuring a lacquered case decorated in the chinoiserie taste. The …
Read more
Dramatic English George III style slant drop front secretary chest featuring a lacquered case decorated in the chinoiserie taste. The hardwood case has a large drop-front slant door that opens to a writing surface measuring 38 inches wide by 15 inches deep. The desk is fitted with numerous small drawers, pigeon hole cubbies, and two hidden compartments having neoclassical column fronts. The inside of the secretaire is finished in a chic Hermes orange lacquer with Asian motifs in parcel gilt. The case has four large storage drawers with brass bail pulls. The chest is decorated idyllic Asian scenes in a parcel gilt finish which stands out against the black ground. Very heavy and solid with excellent joinery and craftsmanship. Attributed to Burton-Ching, San Francisco, CA. Includes original brass key for lock plates. The lacquer finish has a desirable aged patina with fine craquelure. The finishes are smooth and glossy as seen in photos.
Dimensions: 41.5"w x 22”d x 40"h
Circa: 20th Century
Materials: Brass, Wood
Condition: Good, wear consistent with age and use. Beautifully crafted with solid joinery and construction. Includes key. Very good, well-preserved condition with age appropriate wear. Very minor chips, scuffs, scratches as seen in photos. Lacquer has a fine craquelure.
See less
- Dimensions
- 41.5ʺW × 22ʺD × 40ʺH
- Styles
- Chinoiserie
- Georgian
- Table Shape
- Rectangle
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Brass
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Good, wear consistent with age and use. Beautifully crafted with solid joinery and construction. Includes key. Very good, well-preserved condition … moreGood, wear consistent with age and use. Beautifully crafted with solid joinery and construction. Includes key. Very good, well-preserved condition with age appropriate wear. Very minor chips, scuffs, scratches as seen in photos. Lacquer has a fine craquelure. less
Questions about the item?
Returns & Cancellations
Return Policy - All sales are final 48 hours after delivery, unless otherwise specified in the description of the product.
Related Collections
- Mahogany Secretary Desks
- Victorian Secretary Desks
- Walnut Secretary Desks
- Chinoiserie Secretary Desks
- Asian Secretary Desks
- Chippendale Secretary Desks
- Federal Secretary Desks
- Oak Secretary Desks
- Mid-Century Modern Secretary Desks
- Wood Secretary Desks
- Queen Anne Secretary Desks
- Cherry Wood Secretary Desks
- French Secretary Desks
- Empire Secretary Desks
- White Secretary Desks
- Traditional Secretary Desks
- Teak Secretary Desks
- 1920s Secretary Desks
- Georgian Secretary Desks
- Black Secretary Desks
- Secretary Desks in New York
- Secretary Desks in Philadelphia
- Italian Secretary Desks
- 1900s Secretary Desks
- Statton Furniture Secretary Desks