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18th Century Swedish Baroque Period Secretary With Library In Original Paint

Offered by: Maison & Co.

Description
A Swedish Baroque period slant-front secretary from the 18th century in two parts with arched cornice and shaped apron. Brass hardware and original locks, circa 1770. The paint has been hand-scraped down to the original paint surface. The slant-front opens to reveal 12 small drawers and a centre pigeon hole behind the writing surface. The raised panel doors, adorned with brass escutcheons, open to reveal three small drawers and inner shelves, including a slotted spoon rack. The desk surface height is 31.13 inches and the depth with the desk open is 33.44 inches.

More Information

Origin:	Sweden
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Brass, wood, paint
Condition:	Excellent.
Creation Date:	c. 1770
Styles / Movements:	Baroque, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	1718
Incollect Reference #:	266884

Dimensions

W.	51.18 in;	H.	85.44 in;	D.	21.25 in;
W.	130 cm;	H.	217.02 cm;	D.	53.98 cm;

Message from Seller:

Maison & Co. sells beautiful antiques in a fresh palette, perfect for today and tomorrow. A direct importer of fine 18th and 19th century European antiques, many with original paint. Maison and Co. specializes in the Swedish Gustavian, French Louis XVI, as well as the Swedish Rococo and Baroque periods.

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