Secrétaire à abattant - Mahogany, Oak - Brussels, P.F. Van Doren

Empire secretaire with a fall-front, fitted with a spiegel. Behind the original silvered mirror, compartments and 6 drawers. Oak, flame mahogany veneered. The fall-front with ‘Royal blue’ leather inlay. Three-drawer cabinet; drawers run well and on either side a full pilaster with gilded bronze fittings. All locks and keys working and original. Furniture is transportable in 2 parts. Strong indications of the workshop ‘P.F. van Doren’ Brussels ca.1800 Afm: H= 153.5 cm. (Fall-front height 74 cm.) W= 78.5 - 85.5 cm. (narrowest-widest) D= 29 - 49 cm. (shallowest-deepest, 69 cm with front open.) Recently thoroughly checked for loose parts of construction and veneer. No live woodworm found as of 7/10/2026 Sec -3154~ Photos are part of the description, therefore view the photos carefully to avoid trouble. If in doubt, ask questions via the auctioneer before you bid. Within Europe no additional customs costs for this piece of furniture. Last photos show the method of packaging for international transport. Euro pallet with rack, wrap film and sturdy thick cardboard or moving blankets with at least 2 ratchet straps. Because of single-person delivery on a pallet, it will be delivered to the door. Please contact immediately after payment if you live on an island, in a building without an elevator, or have delivery wishes (2-man delivery, telephone contact prior to delivery, insurance, etc.) as extra costs may be charged. Take photos of the packaging on receipt to rule out damage during transport.

Estimate:£2,534.73

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