Antique Escritoire Cabinet, French Secretaire, Chest Of Drawers, Victorian, 1900

Our Stock # 18.8787

This is an antique escritoire cabinet. A French, burr walnut secretaire chest of drawers with writing desk, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. 

Attractive presentation, with quality figuring and generous writing slope Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order Burr walnut stocks a treat for lovers of fine grain interest Deep caramel hues beam beneath a wax polish finish, with warm amber tones Narrow of profile, arranged as a tallboy chest of drawers Four such drawers opening, above and below the fall-front writing surface Each fascia dressed with striking ormolu lionhead lock escutcheons Two keys present, the upper most drawer and the fall in working order Lowering the fall offers the angled writing slope, at a comfortable height of 76cm at the lower edge Delightful pair of satinwood drawers beneath a useful shelf, each dressed with small, circular foliate handles Fascinating pilasters frame the whole, with turned collars and fluted detail Raised upon distinctive collared bun feet at the front, and square section legs to rear

This is a superb antique escritoire cabinet, boasting a useful writing slope within the shallow profile of a traditional tallboy. Ideal for the smaller room or nook. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 81.5cm (32'')
Max Depth: 42.5cm (16.75'')
Max Height: 141.5cm (55.75'')

Writing Slope Width: 63cm (24.75'')
Writing Slope Depth: 39.5cm (15.5'')
Writing Slope Height: 76cm (30'')