#10

Early French Secretary Desk with Original Paper Trim
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$750
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15" (38 cm.) Of fine rosewood and mahogany, the tall desk has dropfront which forms into the writing surface, and reveals a hidden niche with pencil drawers, and with secret hidden drawer at the top, and three dove-tailed drawers below, each with original ring pull. Each drawer is lined with fleur-de-lis patterned paper, and the desk surface is lined with gargoyle-patterned paper. Excellent condition. French, circa 1820.