Lot 287 , An early 18th century walnut kneehole secretaire desk, 76cm wide, 48cm deep, 83cm high

An early 18th century walnut kneehole secretaire desk, with quarter veneered top and fall front drawer opening to reveal pigeon holes and drawers, over eight further drawers surrounding a central recessed cupboard, on pad feet, 76cm wide, 48cm deep, 83cm high
£800-1,200

Condition:
Overall of a good rich toffee brown colour, a little faded to the right side, small raised lip has been applied to the back of the piece, minor dents, knocks and marks to the veneers to the top, main drop front drawer probably a later adaption, with original lock and working key, internal knob handles are bone rather than ivory, drawer above the recess has a concealed catch, side drawers with original locks but no working key, escutcheons quite probably later as are all of the brass loop handles, recess cupboard encloses two fixed shelves, feet look rather small and are thought to be later.

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