William And Mary Late Secretary Chest In Walnut.

Fine William and Mary Burled and Figured Walnut Secretaire Chest.

A diminutive and fine quality late 17th/early 18th century (William and Mary period) secretaire chest.

Featuring highly figured veneers throughout, it features an ogee map drawer over a fall front opening to a finely fitted interior, with central prospect door opening to three interior drawers. Surrounded by 14 additional drawers and three hidden drawers.

A fine emerald green velvet lined writing surface, and a  lower case with four conforming long drawers, fine gilt and engraved brass pulls and escutcheons throughout.

Keys points of note are:

The fine burled  and figured veneers used throughout 

A rich deep honey coloured patina 

Rare and diminutive proportions

Unmolested state

Highly competitive cost

Measuring: 65 x 38 x 20 in. / 165cm x 96cm x 50cm 

Condition
Excellent  throughout,  typical fine mirror age retaliated veneer cracks.