Mahogany Flame Antique Writing Desk, Abalone, Copper, Bronze Marquetry, Original Brass Hardware & Key, Compartments and Drawer, Cabriole Legs, C1800’s

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What a demure-sized treasure! This gorgeous, mahogany-flame, writing desk combines a writing surface with storage—it is a desk when opened … Read more What a demure-sized treasure! This gorgeous, mahogany-flame, writing desk combines a writing surface with storage—it is a desk when opened and the contents are concealed when closed. It was most likely made in Europe, and has all of its original hardware—including the key!!! The key locks and unlocks both the writing desk and its drawer—a truly spectacular piece of history!
The marquetry is spectacular, with abalone, copper, and bronze—not to mention the four, sultry, cabriole legs!



(1) large pull-drawer: 23”W x 13.5”D x 3.5”H
(2) little drawers: 6.5”W x 7”D x 2”H
(4) open spaces: 3 3/8”W x 8”D x 6”H
(2) end open spaces: 8.75”H x 1”W x 8”D
(1) middle (bottom) open area: 6.75”W x 8”D x 6.75”H
(1) middle (top) open area: 6.75”W x 6.25”D x 2.5”H
Writing surface: 20.5”D x 25.5”W
Leg room:21.5”H x 16.5”D x 24.5W
Top shelf (between decorative railing): 26.5”W x 8”D
Bronze Railing is 1” tall See less