and arms in striped upholstery
on turned supports to tripodal splayed scrolled legs
painting has been lined and re- stretched
Wear and imperfections from
Published under the Superintendence of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge"
GORGEOUS LOUIS PHILIPPE MAHOGANY MARQUETRY SECRETARY DESK, 19th Century ( 1800s ) Lady's Desk and arms in striped upholsteryFrench Louis Philippe period mahogany secretary desk, mid to late 19th Century, having inset ogee cornice top, fitted with single drawer over drop front, opening to writing surface and interior gallery with string inlaid drawers and cabinet, cabinet door with figural marquetry of hunter and stag, flanked by secret compartments with urn marquetry, lower case with three exterior drawers, mother of pearl escutcheons, middle drawer lacking escutcheon,