A Venetian-style diminutive secretary
20th century
Appears unmarked
The burlwood veneer and inlay secretary desk with locking drop front revealing a writing surface, two drawers, and an architectural three-compartment cubby above three drawers, surmounted by a glass door locking cabinet with two shelves and a broken swan neck pediment, all raised on bracket feet
75" H x 25" W x 17.25" D (24" D with drop front)

Overall good condition with scattered scuffs, scratches, nicks, shrinkage cracks, indentations, and separation at joints commensurate with age. Oxidation to metal hardware. Scattered fleabite chips to the veneer of drop front. Scattered cracks in the veneer throughout with general wear to the finish. Includes key. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.