A French brass-inlaid mahogany vitrine desk
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Description
Second Half 19th Century
With a mahogany and satinwood superstructure with a rectangular beveled and brass-molded pediment above three glazed cabinets each fitted with a single shelf, over three short drawers, atop the desktop fitted with a locking frieze drawer with velvet-lined interior, the compartment further fitted with three short hidden drawers, raised overall on tapering squared legs joined by an X-form stretcher
55.5" H x 35.625" W x 19.125" D
With a mahogany and satinwood superstructure with a rectangular beveled and brass-molded pediment above three glazed cabinets each fitted with a single shelf, over three short drawers, atop the desktop fitted with a locking frieze drawer with velvet-lined interior, the compartment further fitted with three short hidden drawers, raised overall on tapering squared legs joined by an X-form stretcher
55.5" H x 35.625" W x 19.125" D
Condition
Overall good condition, with general nicks, scratches, dings, minor separation at joints and wear commensurate with age. More scuffs and scattered minor shallow losses verso. Areas of minor lifting of brass mounts. Interior velvet lining with soiling/staining. Lacking key. Evidence of woodworm.
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A French brass-inlaid mahogany vitrine desk
Estimate $800 - $1,200
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