A George II Walnut, Inlaid and Parcel Gilt Secretaire Chest on Chest, Circa 1735

the upper section with cavetto moulded cornice and canted fluted sides headed by giltwood Corinthian capitals above two short and three graduated drawers; the lower section with secretaire drawer enclosing a central cupboard flanked by half-column faced secret compartments and drawers and pigeonholes; above three long drawers, the lowest with concave compass inlay; on shaped bracket feet; handles and locks later

height 73 3/4 in.; 42 in.; depth 22 1/2 in.

187.5 cm; 106.5 cm; 57 cm