19th Century Biedermeier Cylinder Secretary

Description

19th Century Cylinder Secretary
North Germany, Ca.1825
Mahogany


A rare and impressive 19th century mahogany secretary in the Biedermeier manner. … more 19th Century Cylinder Secretary
North Germany, Ca.1825
Mahogany


A rare and impressive 19th century mahogany secretary in the Biedermeier manner.
This piece of furniture consists of three sections.
In the lower part there is a bottom with a beautiful inlay in the middle and one drawer above.
Above this three long graduated drawers including the pull-out gradient adjustable writing surface enclosed storage with dovetailed jointing. The whole secretary is closed with a cylindrical lid, which hides the inside
with a row of small drawers. Unique are two drawers with hidden compartments. The leather-covered writing surface can be set up at an angle, with a drawer to the left and right of each.
The upper section with a three concave and convex shaped doors enclosed shelving.

Condition:
This secretary is in very good condition. Construction is stable. The surface is finished with hand polished shellack. Seven locks with seven keys.

Dimension:
Width:123,5 cm /48,62 in
Depth:59 cm/ 23,22 in
Height:201 cm/ 79,13 in less