A Large, Impressive Writing Cabinet
with central locking mechanism, the Baltics, first quarter of the 19th century, mahogany veneered hardwood and softwood frame in free-standing design, lower part with 4 large and 10 small drawers, which can only be opened when the uppermost central drawer is open (locking mechanism), desk-like writing element with 3 drawers underneath, with extensible shelf with black gold-punctured leather inlay, folding and lockable writing desk with matching leather writing surface (lockable), this writing desk area is flanked by 2 outer doors - these can be opened with brass knobs attached laterally inside the writing desk (spring-loaded mechanism), 3 interior drawers in each, pull-out boards on both sides with black gold-punctured leather inlays, extensible shelf on the back, brass gallery, c. 118 x 164 x 78 cm, signs of age and use with fissures to the side. (DOC)
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with central locking mechanism, the Baltics, first quarter of the 19th century, mahogany veneered hardwood and softwood frame in free-standing design, lower part with 4 large and 10 small drawers, which can only be opened when the uppermost central drawer is open (locking mechanism), desk-like writing element with 3 drawers underneath, with extensible shelf with black gold-punctured leather inlay, folding and lockable writing desk with matching leather writing surface (lockable), this writing desk area is flanked by 2 outer doors - these can be opened with brass knobs attached laterally inside the writing desk (spring-loaded mechanism), 3 interior drawers in each, pull-out boards on both sides with black gold-punctured leather inlays, extensible shelf on the back, brass gallery, c. 118 x 164 x 78 cm, signs of age and use with fissures to the side. (DOC)
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