Conical mahogany secretary, circa 1810
Description
Automatic translation from Danish.
Secretary with conically shaped body, made of mahogany veneered on pine. Three drawers below the writing flap, one with an arch, a drawer above with a triangle and bronze handles in the shape of lion heads. The triangle is repeated on the drawer front at the top, the top is finished with an oval.
Behind the writing flap, drawers and compartments with doors, veneered with burl wood and with inlay in the form of profile portraits and vase motifs. Square feet.
H. 167 cm, W. 100, D. 52 cm.
Good condition with slight signs of age-related wear in the form of minor veneer damage and a few small shrinkage cracks. The lock in the flap is missing.