Martlesham Antiques

Description

19th Century mahogany military secretaire chest, having a combination of two short over four long mahogany lined drawers with original brass recessed handles, the middle drawer pulls out to reveal a lovely quality secretaire drawer with various compartments and secret drawers, the centre of the drawer there is a lift up writing slope with a leather writing surface with blind and gold tooling, the chest has brass corner straps throughout, on the top right hand drawer there is a label marked “Army & Navy C.S.L makers” The chest is in two sections so it’s easy to place in any premises, supported on turned feet. Superb quality and in excellent condition. Circa 1880.

39” x 19 3/4” x 44 1/2” high

99cms x 50cms x 113cms high