Louis Philippe Style Carved Elm and Mahogany Secretaire a Abattant, late 19th c., the canted corner stepped edge top, over a frieze drawer, above a drop front inset writing surface with interior drawers and cubby holes, over three drawers, flanked by canted sides, on a plinth base, to ogee bracket feet, H.- 59 in., W.- 36 3/4 in., D.- 17 in.

Condition consistent with age and use. Minor nicks and scratches to the veneer throughout. There are several 1”-2” sections of replaced veneer along the top exterior edge of the drop front and along the edges of the drawers. There is some old worm damage along the left exterior edge of the drop front. The left side panel has several long vertical shrinkage cracks and the right side panel has one short vertical shrinkage crack (the cracks have been filled in some areas). There is a horizontal shrinkage crack running across the width of the top surface. There is heavy wear to the writing surface on the interior of the drop front. ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD “AS IS.” NO STATEMENT REGARDING CONDITION OF ANY ITEM, WHETHER IT IS MADE ORALLY AT THE AUCTION OR ANY OTHER TIME, OR IN WRITING IN THE CATALOGUE OR ELSEWHERE, SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE A WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION, OR ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITY.