Secrétaire à abattant - Walnut
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Late 19th‑century Italian secretaire à abattant in walnut, with a warm, mottled grain and a fall‑front desk.
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Description from the seller
Late 19th-century Italian drop-front secretary, crafted in splendid walnut feather with a warm and lively grain.
The structure is healthy and stable, resting on elegant full-foot pedestals and equipped with all original locks, perfectly functional. It features an openable writing desk with a green leather top decorated in gold abalone; inside, there are three small drawers and two open compartments useful for documents and writing tools. The front is divided by four drawers: a smaller upper one and three larger ones below.
It should be noted that there are some missing threads, a crack on the right side, a line on the outer part of the writing desk, and slight signs of use, along with a slight warping of the top towards the right, visible only when open. On the back and on the linings, which are a mix of walnut and poplar, the original marks of hand planes and saws are clearly visible. Guides have been partially replaced to improve sliding.
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Seller's Story
I have always been passionate about our past, knowing it is the only thing that does not cease the connection between what is and what was.
When I reached the right age I understood that my passion had to coincide with my work and so I opened a business.
The key principles are quality and love towards the customer.
Francesco Secondo
Translated by Google TranslateLate 19th-century Italian drop-front secretary, crafted in splendid walnut feather with a warm and lively grain.
The structure is healthy and stable, resting on elegant full-foot pedestals and equipped with all original locks, perfectly functional. It features an openable writing desk with a green leather top decorated in gold abalone; inside, there are three small drawers and two open compartments useful for documents and writing tools. The front is divided by four drawers: a smaller upper one and three larger ones below.
It should be noted that there are some missing threads, a crack on the right side, a line on the outer part of the writing desk, and slight signs of use, along with a slight warping of the top towards the right, visible only when open. On the back and on the linings, which are a mix of walnut and poplar, the original marks of hand planes and saws are clearly visible. Guides have been partially replaced to improve sliding.
-NO RESERVE MONTHS-
DomYu celebrates selling 500 of its items on Catawiki by opening all auctions WITHOUT RESERVE PRICES.
From today until the last days of December, including the first weeks of January already underway, each item will start free, accessible, and ready to be awarded to the highest bidder!
Seller's Story
I have always been passionate about our past, knowing it is the only thing that does not cease the connection between what is and what was.
When I reached the right age I understood that my passion had to coincide with my work and so I opened a business.
The key principles are quality and love towards the customer.
Francesco Secondo
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1400-1900
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Italy
Material
Walnut
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
150 cm
Width
86 cm
Depth
43 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Can Be Locked
Yes
