Antique French Louis Philippe Burr Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant Desk Chest 1840 Recently Added The silver gilt interior having

The silver gilt interior having a pierced and engraved hinged cover which would have received a sponge with aromatic scent to smell

titled "Prise de Corsaire" by Emmanuel Villanis (1858-1914)

it is signed underfoot with an etched signature "Lalique France"

He studied architectural rendering at Chouinard Art Institute and took watercolor classes at the Otis Art Institute

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Antique French Louis Philippe Burr Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant Desk Chest 1840 Recently Added The silver gilt interior havingA fine, elegant, antique 19th century French Louis Philippe walnut Secrtaire Abattant, desk chest, circa 1840. This fine antique French drop front walnut secretary chest dates from the late Restoration period and is made of highly figured book matched walnut. The top with variegated black and white marble and below is a single ogee shaped drawer with an inset brass lock escutcheon, the original key is present and the all the locks work with ease.