Secrétaire
Category
Furniture
Date
Unknown
Materials
satinwood, cedar, oak & metal
Measurements
1030 x 770 mm
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Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 288553
Summary
Late 18th century bureau-cabinet or secrataire with fall-front top, the exterior veneered with kingwood oyster veneer. Five pairs of drawers are below the bureau, each with squared loop giltmetal handles. Cock-beaded drawers fitted with Bramah locks, the interior of oak and cedarwood. Within the bureau are thirteen cedarwood drawers, the fronts veneered with satinwood. Green baize lined flap. Satinwood band around the base above smooth curved bracket feet.
Marks and inscriptions
BRAMAH (impressed on locks)