Secrétaire à abattant - Desk, bureau, flap desk, flap desk, secretary with a drop-front - Mahogany, Oak - Golden was patina

Hollands Louis XV secretaire, late 18th century.
Opposite sides of the case with diagonally placed veneers and fluted cannelures.
Beautifully detailed veneer and inlay work.
Top drawer, fall-front, and doors with finely gilded original fittings, locks and key.
Locks and keys functional for the fall-front and doors of the lower cabinet.
Desk surface with olive-green leather inlaid.
Entirely on slender legs.
Very high quality, in good condition and ready to use. The silk is not torn.
Holland ca. 1775 - 1795

Dimensions:
Height = 144 cm (80 cm to the underside of the writing surface)
Width = 86–88 cm (narrowest to widest)
Depth = 41–43 cm (shallowest to deepest)

Recently thoroughly checked for loose parts of construction and veneer. No live woodworm found on 15/10/2026

Sec-2989~

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Within Europe there are no additional/customs charges for this piece of furniture.
The last photos show the method of packing for international transport. Euro pallet with rack, stretch wrap and sturdy thick cardboard or moving blankets with at least 2 straps.
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