Queen Anne period furnishings such as this walnut secretary are incredibly rare and important examples of English cabinetmaking. This secretary is of the most outstanding caliber, boasting desirable double bonnet, mirrored cabinet doors and later bun feet and its original embossed leather writing surface. The interior is skillfully constructed with a choice of compartments in which to hide one's important documents and valuables. A secret drawer is also concealed in the side of the bureau interior. Remove the bottom left hand drawer and pull on the oak fillet tucked flush with the side. The expert craftsmanship of such a complicated item required the skill and attention of the finest cabinetmakers, to which its high level of quality can attest. The inclusion of original brass locks and some pulls adds to this secretary's desirability, circa 1720. Measures: 36 1/2" wide x 24" deep x 79" high.
