#484

Superb French Cherry Secretary as Maitrise Model
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$1,100
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15" (38 cm.) h. 13"w. A warm-toned cherry wooden secretary with slant front, two wide drawers, tapered legs, paneled side, has dovetailed construction of the drawers, and unusual cast brass edging around the drawers, as pulls, and as locks on front of both drawers, with working key. Excellent condition. The superb construction details indicates its production as a Maitrise Model to achieve cabinetmaker status. French, 19th century.