Mahogany kneehole secretaire desk, early 19th Century, havin...

Estimate

£200 - £400

Mahogany kneehole secretaire desk, early 19th Century, having a feathered mahogany pull down upper drawer opening to pigeonholes, and a gilt tooled green leather writing surface, raised on pedestals fitted with two short drawers, one deep drawer with a faux two drawer front, and a faux two drawer fronted cupboard door, all raised on splayed bracket feet, width 123cm, depth 58cm, height 90cm

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There is some rippling to the top and some horizontal cracks to the veneers. There is a vertical crack to the righthand panel.

The front, which is of a lovely colour, has slight bowing to the upper drawer. The drawer, whilst having pigeon holes is missing its central cupboard and has been re-leathered. The ring handles are all later replacements. Please note that on the right the lower two drawers are false and this is a single cupboard door.

Some knocks and small losses to veneers around the feet.

Overall nice colour with good polish.