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Antique French Rococo Revival Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant C 1850
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Antique French Rococo Revival Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant C 1850

19th century
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Description

Dating from around 1850, this is a wonderful antique French Rococo Revival Secretaire a Abattant featuring ormolu mounted goncalo alves and marquetry.

A Secretaire a abattant is a tall French writing-desk, the top part of which resembles an armoire, with a door at its base. The top is usually flap-fronted and opens in order to form a large writing surface.

This gorgeous double bombe’ and serpentine piece has been skilfully and carefully made in top quality goncalo alves and features an overall floral and foliate marquetry decoration comprising of a flowering urn and cornucopia.

The fall front still features the original inset leather writing surface.

The interior of this secretaire comprises a tulipwood secretaire complete with a pair of tambour fronted tulipwood cupboards with a drawer above.

Stretching over over two half width drawers, there is an open mirror backed central display compartment, used originally for displaying collectables and other items of interest.

Below the secretaire there are two full width drawers, with a shaped apron raised on serpentine feet that have ormolu mounts.

Topped with a lovely pink veined marble it is complete with working locks and keys.

Condition:

The piece is in excellent condition having been wonderfully restored in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.

Viewing and Further Information

If you would like to view this item, please call or email us to make an appointment at our North London warehouse, where there is also a fine range of other desirable desks. You can also call or email for more information quoting reference number : 07674.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 152 x Width 85 x Depth 44

Dimensions in inches:

Height 59.8 x Width 33.5 x Depth 17.3

Our reference: 07674

Physical Dimensions
Height
152cm (59.84")
Width
85cm (33.46")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Declaration

Regent Antiques has dated this Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA767584
Dealers Internal Reference
07674
Description
Dating from around 1850, this is a wonderful antique French Rococo Revival Secretaire a Abattant featuring ormolu mounted goncalo alves and marquetry.
A Secretaire a abattant is a tall French writing-desk, the top part of which resembles an armoire, with a door at its base.
Regent Antiques

The top is usually flap-fronted and opens in order to form a large writing surface.

fig 1. A 19th-century French Rococo Revival secretaire a abattant crafted with floral marquetry, gilt bronze mounts, a contoured silhouette, and a marble top.
fig 1. Antique French Rococo Revival Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant C 1850

This gorgeous double bombe’ and serpentine piece has been skilfully and carefully made in top quality goncalo alves and features an overall floral and foliate marquetry decoration comprising of a flowering urn and cornucopia.

fig 2. A 19th-century French Rococo Revival secretaire a abattant crafted with floral marquetry, gilt bronze mounts, a contoured silhouette, and a marble top.
fig 2. Antique French Rococo Revival Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant C 1850

The fall front still features the original inset leather writing surface.

The interior of this secretaire comprises a tulipwood secretaire complete with a pair of tambour fronted tulipwood cupboards with a drawer above.

fig 3. A 19th-century French Rococo Revival secretaire a abattant crafted with floral marquetry, gilt bronze mounts, a contoured silhouette, and a marble top.
fig 3. Antique French Rococo Revival Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant C 1850

Stretching over over two half width drawers, there is an open mirror backed central display compartment, used originally for displaying collectables and other items of interest.

Below the secretaire there are two full width drawers, with a shaped apron raised on serpentine feet that have ormolu mounts.

fig 4. A 19th-century French Rococo Revival secretaire a abattant crafted with floral marquetry, gilt bronze mounts, a contoured silhouette, and a marble top.
fig 4. Antique French Rococo Revival Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant C 1850

Topped with a lovely pink veined marble it is complete with working locks and keys.

Condition:

The piece is in excellent condition having been wonderfully restored in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.

fig 5. A 19th-century French Rococo Revival secretaire a abattant crafted with floral marquetry, gilt bronze mounts, a contoured silhouette, and a marble top.
fig 5. Antique French Rococo Revival Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant C 1850

Viewing and Further Information

If you would like to view this item, please call or email us to make an appointment at our North London warehouse, where there is also a fine range of other desirable desks. You can also call or email for more information quoting reference number : 07674.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 152 x Width 85 x Depth 44

Dimensions in inches:

Height 59.8 x Width 33.5 x Depth 17.3

Our reference: 07674

Height
152cm (59.84")
Width
85cm (33.46")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated this Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA767584
Dealers Internal Ref
07674
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Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2016

We specialise in english and continental furniture, silver, porcelain and decorative items.

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A 19th-century French Rococo Revival secretaire a abattant crafted with floral marquetry, gilt bronze mounts, a contoured silhouette, and a marble top.
Antique French Rococo Revival Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant C 1850
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A 19th-century French Rococo Revival secretaire a abattant crafted with floral marquetry, gilt bronze mounts, a contoured silhouette, and a marble top.
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A secretaire a abattant is a tall French writing cabinet featuring a drop-down front hinged panel that opens to reveal a fitted writing surface and internal drawers or storage compartments.

These cabinets typically incorporate exotic wood veneers such as rosewood, kingwood, or walnut, embellished with intricate floral marquetry, gilt-bronze (ormolu) mounts, and a marble top.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-cut wood veneers, hand-chased gilt-bronze mounts, fine dovetailed joinery within interior drawers, and a natural aged patina across timber and metal elements.

Position the cabinet as a standalone statement piece against a neutral or dark accent wall, balancing its ornate inlaid marquetry and metalwork with simple modern art and minimal accessories.

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