A Classical Ladies Secretary

The body is mostly softwood, partly solid walnut. Simple band inlay of walnut wood and roots. On a moulded base fitted with conical carved feet rests a chest of drawers with two drawers and a slanting tilting writing surface which, when tilted, rests on pull-out supports. Inside, small drawers and storage compartments. The tabernacle at the top has a lockable door, with drawers at the sides. Austria, last quarter of the 18th century, dimensions 91 x 165 x 46 cm. In good original unrestored condition, some loose small parts and fittings are in the drawers. Signs of age and use. Condition 2-

Mostly softwood body, partly solid walnut. Simple strip inlay in walnut and rootwood. On a moulded base fitted with tapered carved feet rests a chest of drawers with two drawers and a slanted tilting writing surface which, when tilted, rests on pull-out supports. Inside, small drawers and storage compartments. The tabernacle at the top has a lockable door, with drawers at the sides. Austria, last quarter of the 18th century, dimensions 91 x 165 x 46 cm. In good original unrestored condition, some loose small parts and fittings are in the drawers. Signs of age and use. Condition 2-, Softwood body, partially solid walnut. Simple inlay banding with wallnut and rootwood. Atop a profiled base with conically carved legs rests a commode writing desk with two drawers and a hinged writing surface with extendable supports. Inside are small drawers and storage compartments. Tabernacle top with lockable door and drawers on the sides. Austria, last quarter of the 18th century, size 91 x 165 x 46 cm. In a good original unrestored condition, some small loose parts and fittings placed in the drawers. Signs of age and use. Condition 2-