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.
Price: £22800
Antique Number: SA1115166
Dateline of this antique is 17th Century
Height is 165cm (65.0inches)
Width is 96cm (37.8inches)
Depth is 50cm (19.7inches)
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