Secrétaire à abattant - klep bureau, klep bureau, desk, office, secretary - Cast brass, Mahogany, Oak - Original patina

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Anna Hue-Roques
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Estimate  € 1,600 - € 1,800
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French Empire secretaire desk from 1800–1815, made of mahogany and oak with cast-brass fittings and its original patina.

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Description from the seller

Empire secretaire with a drop-front, full mahogany columns. Slim model, very fine book-match mahogany veneer. Full mahogany pillars with capitals. Overhanging case top with round partly gilded hardware. Sturdy drop-front, inlaid with green morocco leather, equipped with original lock and working key.

The interior is full of drawers, originally fire-gilded drawer pulls and pillars. The lower cabinet, behind the two doors, an oak shelf. Everything complete, original and working.

In good condition and ready to use directly.
France, approx. 1810

Dimensions:
H = 146.5 cm.
W = 90 - 97 cm. (narrowest part - widest part)
D = 39 - 45 cm. (shallowest part - deepest part)

Sec-3148~

Recently checked for loose parts of construction and veneer, further in original condition and patina.
Woodworm check: No living woodworm found on 27/10/2026

Photos are part of the description, therefore view the photos carefully to avoid inconvenience. If in doubt, ask questions via the auctioneer before you bid.

Within Europe no additional customs costs for this piece of furniture.
Last photos show the method of packing for international transport. Euro pallet with rack, wrapping film and sturdy thick cardboard or floor protection with at least 2 straps.
Due to single-person delivery on a pallet, it will be delivered to the door. Please contact immediately after payment if you live on an island, in a building without an elevator, or have delivery wishes (2-person delivery, insurance, etc.).

Take photos of the packaging upon receipt to rule out damage during transport.

Empire secretaire with a drop-front, full mahogany columns. Slim model, very fine book-match mahogany veneer. Full mahogany pillars with capitals. Overhanging case top with round partly gilded hardware. Sturdy drop-front, inlaid with green morocco leather, equipped with original lock and working key.

The interior is full of drawers, originally fire-gilded drawer pulls and pillars. The lower cabinet, behind the two doors, an oak shelf. Everything complete, original and working.

In good condition and ready to use directly.
France, approx. 1810

Dimensions:
H = 146.5 cm.
W = 90 - 97 cm. (narrowest part - widest part)
D = 39 - 45 cm. (shallowest part - deepest part)

Sec-3148~

Recently checked for loose parts of construction and veneer, further in original condition and patina.
Woodworm check: No living woodworm found on 27/10/2026

Photos are part of the description, therefore view the photos carefully to avoid inconvenience. If in doubt, ask questions via the auctioneer before you bid.

Within Europe no additional customs costs for this piece of furniture.
Last photos show the method of packing for international transport. Euro pallet with rack, wrapping film and sturdy thick cardboard or floor protection with at least 2 straps.
Due to single-person delivery on a pallet, it will be delivered to the door. Please contact immediately after payment if you live on an island, in a building without an elevator, or have delivery wishes (2-person delivery, insurance, etc.).

Take photos of the packaging upon receipt to rule out damage during transport.

Details

Over 200 years old
Yes
Specific region of origin
Stedelijk gebied
Wood type
Mahogany, Oak
Brass type
Cast brass
Style subtype
Empire
Weight
80 kg
Era
1400-1900
Title additional information
Original patina
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
France
Model
klep bureau, klep bureau, desk, office, secretary
Material
Brass, Wood
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
146.5 cm
Width
90 cm
Depth
39 cm
Estimated period
1800-1815
Can Be Locked
Yes
The NetherlandsVerified
458
Objects sold
95.24%
Private

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