"Transition Era Secretary"
Charming lady's secretary in rosewood, boxwood, beech, rosewood, tulipwood and walnut veneer. It opens with a drawer, a flap and two doors. The flap reveals a blackened wooden interior with four drawers, green leather top (used) edged with gilding. Important marquetry work: nets, checkerboards, flowers in spandrels, medallion with antique vase. Uprights with cut sides inlaid with grooves. Ornamentation of bronzes: falls, fleurons, keyholes with pearls, laurels and tied ribbons, friezes of pearls, leafy clogs, acanthus apron and dentils. Breccia marble top with reversed cavet. Fir frame, varnished with a pad. Late 18th century period. Height 124 cm, marble width 73 cm, marble depth 33.5 cm. Delivery possible. https://www.antiquites-saintjean.fr