A superb quality 19th Century mahogany secretaire desk cabinet, the top section having a brass gallery running along the back and sides, having three moulded and inlaid panels at the front with lovely figuration, the larger middle panel lifting out and sliding into the top to reveal various compartments, then the panels either side being able to unlock and open out to reveal further compartments and mahogany lined drawers, the bottom section consisting of a long single drawer which open out to reveal lift up writing slop with a green leather writing surface with various compartments and pen trays either side, below the top drawer are three graduated mahogany line drawers either side with brass swan neck handles, with a knee hole at the centre with a sliding tambour door opening to reveal further compartment space, supported on a moulded edge plinth base. lovely quality and fantastic detail. Circa 1880. 40 1/4� x 23 3/4� x 52� high103cms x 60cms x 133cms highFree shipping within mainland UKWe ship worldwide, please email for a shipping quote.Martlesham Antiques is a family run business and has been trading since 1984. Located in Suffolk just outside Woodbridge, Martlesham Antiques is run from a spacious thatched cottage housing nine large showrooms with a vast adjacent car park.Specialising in 18th and 19th Century furniture, together with creating custom hand-made furniture which is supplied to various interior designers, trade and the retail market. Every piece on the showroom floor is in excellent condition and ready to go straight into the buyers home or premises.All of Martlesham Antiques furniture is hand polished by their own French polishers and restorers to a very high standard. We are also a member of LAPADA, the association of art and antiques.Height is 133cm (52.4inches)
Width is 103cm (40.6inches)
Depth is 60cm (23.6inches)