An Empire ormolu-mounted mahogany secrétaire à abattant circa 1815

Mahogany veneer with scattered age and construction cracks. Lacking moulding to top on right side and small lost to front moulding. Feet and carcass with worm damage resulting in losses to wood in few scattered areas, most to feet. Ormolu mounts with rubbing, traces of oxidation and surface dirt. Marble top of later date. Leather inlay of fall front with abrasions and small losses. In good overall condition.
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