Secrétaire à abattant - flower mahogany - Hand polished

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Anna Hue-Roques
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Holds bachelor's degrees in Law and Art History with an Ecole du Louvre auctioneer diploma.

Estimate  € 1,500 - € 2,000
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Estimated period ca. 1820; material Bloem mahonie; style Empire antique.

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Description from the seller

Empire drop-front secretary with overhanging top drawer. Flat lid and doors on block feet.
Sleek design, very beautiful book, flower mahogany veneered.
The interior is filled with drawers, fire-gilded knobs, a door with hidden drawers. Hollow curved open compartments at the top in the nest.
Slot and key of the valve and doors are functioning.
Locking the key and lock of the lid also secures the top cover drawer.
Cabinet with two doors. Entirely on block feet.
Flap inlaid with grey/blue gold, (genuine) leather.
In very good and ready-to-use condition.
Holland, circa 1820/1840

Afm:
H= 152.5cm.
B= 98 - 105 cm. (smallest part - widest part)
D= 42 - 48cm. (Shallowest part - deepest part)

Recently thoroughly inspected for loose parts of construction and veneer. No active woodworm found on 12/10/2025.

Sec-2888~

Photos are part of the description, so be sure to look at the photos carefully to avoid inconvenience. If in doubt, ask questions through the auction master before you bid.

Within Europe, there are no additional customs costs for this furniture.
The last three photos show the packaging method for international transport. Euro pallet with rack, stretch wrap, and sturdy thick cardboard or stucloper with at least 2 straps.
Due to single-man delivery on a pallet, the item will be delivered to your door. Please contact us if you live on an island, in a building without an elevator, or have specific requests regarding delivery (insurance).

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

Empire drop-front secretary with overhanging top drawer. Flat lid and doors on block feet.
Sleek design, very beautiful book, flower mahogany veneered.
The interior is filled with drawers, fire-gilded knobs, a door with hidden drawers. Hollow curved open compartments at the top in the nest.
Slot and key of the valve and doors are functioning.
Locking the key and lock of the lid also secures the top cover drawer.
Cabinet with two doors. Entirely on block feet.
Flap inlaid with grey/blue gold, (genuine) leather.
In very good and ready-to-use condition.
Holland, circa 1820/1840

Afm:
H= 152.5cm.
B= 98 - 105 cm. (smallest part - widest part)
D= 42 - 48cm. (Shallowest part - deepest part)

Recently thoroughly inspected for loose parts of construction and veneer. No active woodworm found on 12/10/2025.

Sec-2888~

Photos are part of the description, so be sure to look at the photos carefully to avoid inconvenience. If in doubt, ask questions through the auction master before you bid.

Within Europe, there are no additional customs costs for this furniture.
The last three photos show the packaging method for international transport. Euro pallet with rack, stretch wrap, and sturdy thick cardboard or stucloper with at least 2 straps.
Due to single-man delivery on a pallet, the item will be delivered to your door. Please contact us if you live on an island, in a building without an elevator, or have specific requests regarding delivery (insurance).

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

Details

Era
1400-1900
Weight
60 kg
Style subtype
Empire
Specific region of origin
Randstedelijk
Over 200 years old
Yes
Title additional information
Hand polished
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Netherlands
Material
flower mahogany
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
152.5 cm
Width
98 cm
Depth
42 cm
Estimated period
Circa 1820
Can Be Locked
Yes
The NetherlandsVerified
400
Objects sold
96.3%
Private

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