French Louis Philippe period burled walnut fall front desk, mid 19th c., having a marble top, single drawer over the drop front writing surface with interior gallery, four lower drawers, rising on bracket feet, approx 57.5"h, 38"w, 16.5"d Start Price: $250.00

12.1.22-LOT 788 - The structure stands sturdy, the case is beautifully figured, however, there are some very small areas of missing veneer, particularly at right side drop front, and lower and mid drawers, the left side does have a stable separation of the side panel, upper drawer has a replacement pull, the third drawer has a replacement escutcheon that does not fit quite right, the fall front opens, and supported on hinges and lays slightly at an angle, interior inset shows some dirt and marks, the marble top shows some staining and typical small chipping, particularly along the edges and back, inner drawer drawers in desk section show some staining, drawers have varied locks, the key pulls all drawers open however only seems to lock the desk section

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