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Important and iconic figured mahogany Biedermeier cylinder bureau secretaire with architectural top consisting of a central door flanked by two further doors all with applied birds eye maple columns with ebony capitals and hidden drawers below. The lower section with a flame mahogany cylinder top opening to a fitted interior of drawers and pigeon holes, pull out writing surface with blue antiqued blue leather. Three oak lined long drawers below with flame mahogany fronts and standing on cabriole legs. Lovely colour and patina.
For a similar example see "The Antiques Directory Furniture Judith & Martin Miller "page 515.
Provenance: Belonged to Charlton Manor until 1899 when it was aquired by the prestigious company Waring and Gillows.
Height 193cms (76") Height to writing surface 74cms (29")
Width 117cms (46") Depth base 62.25cms (24 1/2")
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