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19th Century French Marble-Top Secretaire in Blackened Wood Napoleon III Period

About the Item

Lady's secretaire of blackened wood and nets decorated with rosettes and scrolls in gilded brass. It opens on the front with a drawer and a flap discovering niches and small drawers and three drawers in the lower part. White marble top surrounded in brass decoration. France, Napoleon III period. Measures: H 138 cm, L 65 cm, P 38 cm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 54.34 in (138 cm)Width: 25.6 in (65 cm)Depth: 14.97 in (38 cm)
  • Style:
    Napoleon III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1860
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Sofia, BG
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2423312840382
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