A Russian neoclassical brass-mounted mahogany secrétaire à abattant circa 1810

with a frieze drawer, the fall front enclosing a leather writing surface and an arrangement of drawers, one fitted with an inkwell and sand pot, the lower part with a pair of cupboard doors.

In excellent restored condition; well polished and mounts expertly cleaned. Some old marks consistent with age and with a few superficial scuff marks; escutcheon on fall front has been replaced. This lot will be offered without reserve.
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