Small Early 19th Century Restoration Era Secretaire in Mahogany Burl Veneer

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Mahogany veneer cabinet topped by a Belgian granite marble with springs.
It opens with two large doors, with walnut and … Read more Mahogany veneer cabinet topped by a Belgian granite marble with springs.
It opens with two large doors, with walnut and wolf's mouth, equipped with an original brass lock, with top and bottom hooks, with key and chiseled bronze entries.
The interior offers a shelf on fixed cleats.
The belt is composed of two drawers, in vertical mahogany veneer, also equipped with locks, keys and entrances.
The smooth sides are each made of a single panel.
The pilasters, with cut sides and sheath, are in solid mahogany. They are dressed with busts of caryatids, palmettes and bronze rings.
The set rests on a plinth ending with lion claw feet.
The drawers, the crosspiece, the doors and the plinth are made of the same burl wood, symmetrically arranged.
The interiors and the false top are in oak.
This sideboard will appeal to lovers of the "Return of Egypt" style, for its characteristic ornaments and the beauty of its essence.

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Period : Mid 20th century

Excellent condition

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