An Empire gilt-bronze mounted flame figured mahogany secrétaire à abattant France, first quarter 19th century, later carcass modification and later mounts

surmounted by a black marble top above a long drawer, the fall front opening to eleven drawers and three filing compartments, above a frieze drawer

Overall in good and fair condition with the usual minor scratches, dents and nicks to veneers and carcass consistent with age and use. The bronze mounts have retained their original gilding, but as consistent with age, use and environmental conditions, one can see light wear to high reliefs and light dirt to crevices in places. The marble with the usual minor chips to edges, scratches to surface consistent with age and use. Extensive scratches to leather writing slide. Age cracks to mahogany veneers in places, visible to fall front. One semi-circular molding lacking to front bottom of proper left square support. 1 key. The department encourages interested parties to use our online e-catalogue's zoom function to enjoy magnified and alternate views of this lot.
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