A GERMAN BAROQUE BRASS MOUNTED WALNUT INLAID SECRETAIRE CABINET IN GEORGE I STYLE, PROBABLY BERLIN OR DRESDEN, CIRCA 1720/30 |

the upper part with two doors and lower part enclosing fitted interiors, on later bun feet, restorations

In overall good restored condition. Minor construction cracks, old marks and scratches throughout consistent with age and use. The escutcheon of the keyhole on the right handside door of the upper part is loose - due to the loss of the small screw at the top of the escutcheon. The other side of the doors each with vertical cracks, one noticeable crack running on each door through 3/4 of their height. Some minor restorations visible on the bottom edge on each side of the cabinet's upper part. One drawer is understandably missing to the bottom left handside, of the secretaire's fall front compartment. One minor square shaped loss (1cm x 1cm) below a handle on the left handside of the secretaire, clearly visible in the images. The secretaire's apron with minor scattered losses to edges, including two noticeable on the right handside (one 3cm long, the other 5cm long). As stated in the printed catalogue, the bun feet are later. Four keys. Despite some minor restorations and losses, this cabinet is of attractive appearance and a charming example.
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