A Regency ebony inlaid mahogany secretary cabinet
early 19th century, top and base associated
The upper section with a pair of doors enclosing three shelves above an outset base with a drawer with hinged front reversing to a green baize writing surface and enclosing a configuration of drawers and pigeon holes over a pair of doors enclosing three linen slides.
height 102in (259cm); width 50in (127cm); depth 24in (61cm)
Provenance:
Property from the Collection of Lauren King.

Upper and lower sections associated. Fit well together. Upper section should be screwed to lower section for stability. Structurally sound. General marks, nicks, scratches, fading and wear commensurate with age and use. With some notable deeper marks and scrapes to sides of case. Old glass to upper section. With loss to center front edge of right door of upper section due to lock. Some losses to foliate embellishments to mullions. Scattered losses and replacements to cockbeading and moldings - most notable replacement to center front edge of top of lower section. Baise writing surface replaced. Wear to feet.