Birch Burr Secretaire Abattant C.1840

Name: Birch Burr Secretaire Abattant C.1840
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1116898
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Collinge Antiques

Description

Mid 19th.c. Biedermeier style secretaire abattant or writing bureau in unusual pale birch burr c.1840. Open the fall to form a good sized desk (height 31") with a green leather writing surface, held steady on curving brass brackets. Fitted interior in flame mahogany with a long drawer and open bookshelf over five small drawers plus two secret compartments opening with hidden sprung catches. Original grey marble top, a frieze drawer above the bureau and three more drawers below. Highly figured birch burr veneers arranged in a symmetrical pattern across the front and sides to striking effect. Gilded brass handles and escutcheons. Raised on a moulded plinth and shaped bracket feet, also veneered to match. Oak drawer linings and back panels. Very good condition, cleaned and waxed in our workshops. Note the original locks, keys supplied.

Width: 38" (96.5 cm)

Height: 59" (150 cm)

Depth: 17" (43 cm)

Physical Dimensions

Height

150cm (59.06")

Width

96.5cm (37.99")

Depth

43cm (16.93")

Declaration

Collinge Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1116898

Dealers Internal Reference

37611

Dealers Notes

Please contact us for more images, delivery and international shipping quotes. Alternatively you are welcome to view and collect at our large warehouse showroom in Llandudno Junction, North Wales (approximately 45mins from Chester). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture of all types and have twice been shortlisted for the Home and Antiques Magazine Antique Shop of the Year Award. Open 7 days a week. 01492 580022.

Description

Mid 19th.c. Biedermeier style secretaire abattant or writing bureau in unusual pale birch burr c.1840.

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Open the fall to form a good sized desk (height 31") with a green leather writing surface, held steady on curving brass brackets.

Collinge Antiques

Fitted interior in flame mahogany with a long drawer and open bookshelf over five small drawers plus two secret compartments opening with hidden sprung catches. Original grey marble top, a frieze drawer above the bureau and three more drawers below. Highly figured birch burr veneers arranged in a symmetrical pattern across the front and sides to striking effect. Gilded brass handles and escutcheons. Raised on a moulded plinth and shaped bracket feet, also veneered to match. Oak drawer linings and back panels. Very good condition, cleaned and waxed in our workshops. Note the original locks, keys supplied.

Width: 38" (96.5 cm)

Height: 59" (150 cm)

Depth: 17" (43 cm)