Secrétaire à abattant - secretary desk - Mahogany

Mahogany fall-front secretaire covered with ‘Gris de Marais’ marble. Very nice book-matched Cuban mahogany on the outside and palm wood with boxwood veneered on the inside. The interior full of drawers, of which one secret drawer at the top in the nest. Very elegant and finely inlaid with ‘boxwood’. Sleek model, on a pedestal leg. Original locks, and keys (3) present and working. Two-door cabinet below. The fall-front inlaid with ‘royal blue’ leather bordered in silver. Leather is in very good condition. Both sides, fall-front and lower doors without cracks, see photos. France/Belgium circa 1840 - 1860. Dimensions: H = 146 cm W = 92 - 107 cm (narrowest to widest) D = 40 - 49 cm (shallowest to deepest) Recently thoroughly inspected for loose construction parts and veneer, surface finish in color and gloss. No live woodworm detected as of 15/10/2026. Sec-3131~ Photos are part of the description, therefore view the photos carefully to avoid misunderstanding. If in doubt, ask questions via the auctioneer before you bid. Within Europe no additional/customs costs for this furniture. Last photos show the packing method for international transport. Euro pallet with rack, shrink wrap and sturdy thick cardboard or moving blankets with at least 2 straps. Due to 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 preferences (2-person delivery, prior telephone contact before delivery, insurance, etc.) as these may incur extra costs. Take photos of the packaging upon receipt to exclude damage during transport.

Estimate:£1,341.87

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