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 ...