An early 19th Century beautifully figured rosewood secretaire Wellington chest. Standing on a plinth base with the appearance of 7 drawers, 2 of which are a concealed secretaire which has 4 pigeon holes and 2 drawers, the writing area still retaining its original Regency style gold tooled leather (small old ink stain). The stiles with well carved solid rosewood corbels. The right hand stile is hinged and serves to lock all the drawers with a Bramah style lock. The top with a beaded edge frieze and angled cornice with raised top shelf. Good warm patina, all original brass hinges, lock, fittings etc, mahogany lined, with keys.
Sizes - Height 50.25"...127.5cm, width 24"...61cm, depth 17.25"...43.5cm. Delivery to most of U.K. £75.00.