Marble Top Secretaire & Linen Press C.1880

Name: Marble Top Secretaire & Linen Press C.1880
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA828340
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Collinge Antiques

Description

Beautiful late 19th.c. walnut and marble top bedroom linen press with a secretaire desk drawer c.1880. Original grey marble top over one long drawer and a two door cupboard fitted with three large slides for linen and clothes, plus another drawer hidden in the plinth. The front of the top drawer folds open to form a desk with a leather topped writing surface and four small stationery drawers. A hidden catch inside the cupboard allows the desk to slide further forward giving access to three small compartments hidden behind. Crisp carved moulded detail to the drawer and door fronts and unusual slim carved faux columns to the front corners. Sparkling inlaid birdseye maple veneers to the desk interior, repeated on the front of the slides. Raised on moulded bracket front feet. Oak drawer linings throughout. Damage to the original leather on the desk, otherwise excellent condition, note the original large brass locks. Cleaned and waxed in our workshops. Keys supplied.

Dimensions: width 50", depth 22½", height 38½".

Physical Dimensions

Height

98cm (38.58")

Width

127cm (50.00")

Depth

58cm (22.83")

Declaration

Collinge Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA828340

Dealers Internal Reference

35036

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

Beautiful late 19th.c. walnut and marble top bedroom linen press with a secretaire desk drawer c.1880.

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Original grey marble top over one long drawer and a two door cupboard fitted with three large slides for linen and clothes, plus another drawer hidden in the plinth.

Collinge Antiques

The front of the top drawer folds open to form a desk with a leather topped writing surface and four small stationery drawers. A hidden catch inside the cupboard allows the desk to slide further forward giving access to three small compartments hidden behind. Crisp carved moulded detail to the drawer and door fronts and unusual slim carved faux columns to the front corners. Sparkling inlaid birdseye maple veneers to the desk interior, repeated on the front of the slides. Raised on moulded bracket front feet. Oak drawer linings throughout. Damage to the original leather on the desk, otherwise excellent condition, note the original large brass locks. Cleaned and waxed in our workshops. Keys supplied.

Dimensions: width 50", depth 22½", height 38½".