"Secretary Louis XVI Stamped F. Reizell"
Louis XVI period secretaire - 18th century, in rosewood frieze, stained wood fillet decorated with Greek, amaranth, Gilded and chiseled bronze trim, It has: - A drawer in the belt, - Opening with a flap with an interior offering six drawers including one with its inkwell, four niches, a shelf, writing table with leather top, - In the lower part opening with two leaves, The uprights are cut-off drawing butterfly wings in the frames and simulated fluting, L all resting on arched feet, And topped with gray breccia marble; Secretaire stamped: F. REIZELL About: Parisian furniture Stamped by F. Reizell received master in Paris 1764 (+1788). Renowned cabinetmaker-joiner, supplier to the Crown and the great names of the time. Furniture by F. Reizell can be found in major museums and famous collections.