A North Italian walnut and burr walnut bureau-cabinet, Veneto, mid-18th century

the arched pediment above one mirrored door enclosing a fitted interior with shelves, above a long drawer, the lower section with a writing slope revealing four drawers and a concealed compartment above three drawers on shaped bracket feet

In overall good conserved condition, with marks and scratches consistent with age and use, and traces of old woodworm, which appears to be no longer active. Re-varnished. Small repairs to veneers and some filling to veneer joints. One section of top moulding replaced. The mirror plate with some foxing and minor losses. The handles of the fitted interior replaced. Metalware of front drawers possibly original. Comes with two keys.
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