Antique French Louis Philippe Burr Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant Desk Chest 1840 Sold in Seattle Washington

in Seattle Washington

The globe is suspended above four naturalistic engraved supports

The base having an organic form of decoration with a shallow shelf and inlaid with three floral tiles

with the anchor mark for Birmingham and the date letter "Q" for 1839 and Edward Smith's marks

who was a painter

Antique French Louis Philippe Burr Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant Desk Chest 1840 Sold in Seattle WashingtonA 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.