Secrétaire à abattant - Drop-front secretary desk

Directoire secretaire with a flap, Thuya root veneer. Interior with drawer and a lockable door, also Thuya veneered with Padouk elements. Flap covered in olive-green leather. Clean model, very beautiful book-veneered. Top of the drawer with latten brass ‘sun’ fittings. Lock and key for the flap and doors original and functional. No cracks in sides or flap. Also top sides veneered with Thuya. (See photos) In very good condition and ready to use. France, 19th century Dimensions: Height = 160 cm. Width = 95 - 99 cm. (narrowest to widest part) Depth = 43 - 46 cm. (shallowest to deepest part) Recently thoroughly checked for loose parts of construction and veneer. Woodworm check: No active woodworm found as of 4/10/2026 Sec-2532~ Photos are part of the description, therefore view the photos carefully to avoid issues. If in doubt, ask questions via the auctioneer before you bid. Within Europe there are no additional customs costs for this furniture. The last photos show the packing method for international transport. Euro pallet with stretch wrap and sturdy thick cardboard or moving blanket with at least 2 straps. Due to single-person pallet delivery, delivery is to the door. Please contact us immediately after payment if you live on an island, in a building without an elevator, or have delivery preferences (two-person delivery, insurance, etc.). Take photos of the packaging upon receipt to rule out transport damage.

Estimate:£1,182.87

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