Marjorie Merriweather Post Mar-a-Lago Writing Desk
An antique European Baroque inlaid slant front drop secretary bureau. A classic bow front veneered wood design. It showcases three drawers below the locking drop desk, which open to reveal six equal storage slots. Each drawer and drop leaf is embellished with an intricate inlaid circular floral motif. Bronzed metal hardware and includes one key. The desk is distinguished by red "M" seals inside the drawers and on the verso, signifying its Mara-Logo Marjorie Merriweather Post origin. No apparent maker marks. Provenance: Collection of Marjorie Merriweather Post Estate in Palm, Thence to Donald J. Trump.
Dimensions: 42.5 X 48 X 23 in.
Condition: Good to fair overall antique condition, displaying typical age-related surface wear, patina, and slight veneer cracking. Notably, the chest is missing the handle on the bottom right. Please bid accordingly. Estate fresh to the market.
Shipping: Hill Auction Gallery does not offer in-house shipping for this item. Gallery will refer third party shippers for all domestic and international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request.
Local Delivery: Florida door-to-door hand delivery service available for this lot; contact Toti@Zemaqua.com for an estimate.
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An antique European Baroque inlaid slant front drop secretary bureau. A classic bow front veneered wood design. It showcases three drawers below the locking drop desk, which open to reveal six equal storage slots. Each drawer and drop leaf is embellished with an intricate inlaid circular floral motif. Bronzed metal hardware and includes one key. The desk is distinguished by red "M" seals inside the drawers and on the verso, signifying its Mara-Logo Marjorie Merriweather Post origin. No apparent maker marks. Provenance: Collection of Marjorie Merriweather Post Estate in Palm, Thence to Donald J. Trump.
Dimensions: 42.5 X 48 X 23 in.
Condition: Good to fair overall antique condition, displaying typical age-related surface wear, patina, and slight veneer cracking. Notably, the chest is missing the handle on the bottom right. Please bid accordingly. Estate fresh to the market.
Shipping: Hill Auction Gallery does not offer in-house shipping for this item. Gallery will refer third party shippers for all domestic and international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request.
Local Delivery: Florida door-to-door hand delivery service available for this lot; contact Toti@Zemaqua.com for an estimate.