A miniature German Baroque walnut parquetry secretary bookcase 18th century

In two parts, on ball-and-claw feet.

(H: 21 1/2 in. W: 14 in. D: 6 3/4 in.)

Provenance

Property of a Mid-Atlantic Institution.

excellent condition, with only minor occasional losses to veneer and old worm holes commensurate with age and use; the interior retains the majority of the original paper; finial may be later replacement; one metal escutcheon to upper section door missing nail, and hangs somewhat loosely; one foot appears to have old repair to break; includes key