Sold for $1,375

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium

Lot Description

An Empire Style Bronze Mounted Mahogany Marble-Top Secrétaire à Abattant

Late 19th Century

Height 56 1/2 x width 39 x depth 16 1/2 inches.

Condition Report

Sturdy, professionally conserved (recently) condition. Drawers and writing surface open and close smoothly. Veneer repairs visible on both sides of the writing surface. The faux leather surface showing some wear, and probably not original. Tight age cracks in one side. Marble top without repair but with a few scratches and some chips at the front edge. Additional images available upon request.

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