Ornate secretary desk having birds, floral and plant motif. Top section depicts a bird in an Oak tree with acorns, has 4 exposed shelves and one central cabinet which exposes an inner 4 upright sections, 2 horizontal sections and one drawer. Center section door (which doubles as the writing desk when opened) depicting a cental disk with floral design, oak branches & leaves to each side and 1/4 disks to each corner, which exposes an inner 6 letter-sized vertical sections, 1 horizontal section, and 1 drawer with space beneath. 2 folding flaps depicting birds open (also doubling as support for the writing section) to expose a large drawer. Bottom section has 2 doors with floral disk designs, open to an empty bottom space with 1 shelf in the middle. Original hardware, each section locks, keys included. Measures 56" H x 20-1/2" W x 11-1/2" D.
Pre-sale estimate $400 - 1200
April 13, 2022 Online Catalog
15 - 19TH C ENGLISH HANDCARVED TEAK WOOD SECRETARY DESK