Mid 19th century, Europe. The large rectangular case fitted with a long frieze drawer with swelled front flanked by conforming reeded pilasters above the vertical hinged lid opening to a writing surface and with an interior fully fitted with drawers and pigeonholes and with central architectural storage area in the form of a galleried ballroom with full marquetry floor and mirror back (now absent). The interior of burl Circassian walnut, the writing surface ebonized. All above a pair of cupboard doors. On a molded plinth raised on suppressed mid-molded ball feet. Original keys present. SIZE: 63″ h x 41″ w (overall) x 20″ d. CONDITION: The cabinet with some areas of lifting veneer, minor in nature and with stable shrinkage cracks. Pine backboards original. Interior of secretaire is in very fine condition, original surface, clean and bright. 51911-11 (4,000-6,000)