Description A LOUIS PHILIPPE FLAME MAHOGANY SEMAINIER SECRéTAIRE à ABATTANT, 1840s, with a flat rectangular recessed top above cavetto molding and a faux three drawer drop front, opening to a gilt-tooled leather writing surface before a bird's eye maple lined open compartment with two short drawers and one long drawer, over four drawers centering a keyhole and each trimmed in molding, flanked by side canted corners and raised on a conforming base with shaped block corner feet, includes?two keys. Height: 47 1/4" Width: 23" Depth: 13"
Condition Report Overall good condition with a high gloss French polish showing the flame mahogany at its best, some expected age cracks, small marks, light surface scratches, dings, and tiny chips scattered throughout. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS." NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.