A Queen Anne walnut secrétaire cabinet

the top with a cushion drawer above the leather inset flap enclosing pigeonholes concealing secret compartments and an arrangement of ten small drawers and a central cupboard enclosing three further drawers,  with a slide concealing a well and two further secret drawers, the lower section with two short and two long drawers, on bun feet  elements later

Generally in good condition. The flap however appears to have been remade with a later inset front panel. The piece has been later polished and refinished. Some characteristic minor repairs to mouldings. The front left hand moulding immediately beneath the flap has been crudely repaired. There is a section of veneer missing from the rear left hand edge. The feet are later. To discuss this lot in greater detail please call Edward Rising or David Macdonald on 0207 293 5107 or 0207 293 5507.
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