Small 18th Century Transitional Secretary

About This Piece

Vintage Design

Small transition secretary Louis XV – Louis XVI in marquetry.

Its Brèche d’Alep marble top is rounded at the front corners and molded in the groove.

It opens with a drawer at the waist and another halfway up, both lockable and marked on the edge ‘A. LEMESLE’.

Also, it opens with a flap inlaid with butterfly wings in the upper part, which opens onto a tabernacle composed of a large niche and two small drawers with buttons. The interior of the flap is covered with redone green leather decorated with a central motif and a golden frieze.

Finally, in the lower part, it opens with two small doors inlaid with lockable butterfly wings and with an interior hook, opening onto an interior composed of a shelf placed on fixed battens.

The marquetry is framed with tinted wood fillets.

The sides are inlaid with ferns and the back is paneled. The sides and bottoms of the drawers as well as the back are in Oak.

It rests on 2 curved front legs decorated with bronzes and 2 straight rear legs with crosspieces cut into animated shapes.

Period: Late 18th century

Perfect condition after restoration, stripping and varnished finish on hard base in our workshop.

Width 47.5 cm – Depth 35 cm – Height 122.5 cm

Open flap: Prof. 63 cm – High. under cover. 74.5cm.

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Design Period	Before 1890
Production Period	Before 1890
Country of Manufacture	France
Style	French, Louis XIV, Louis XV, Antique
Detailed Condition	Excellent — This vintage/antique piece is in near original condition. It may show minimal traces of use and/or have slight restorations.
SKU	RVK-1859176
Restoration and Damage Details	Restored, Stripped and waxed patina in our workshop
Materials	Bronze, Oak, Wood, Marble
Color	Blonde, brown, gold, tan, wheat
Width	48 cm 47.5 cm
Depth	35 cm 35 cm
Height	123 cm 122.5 cm
Weight Range	Standard — Between 40kg and 80kg
Duties Notice	Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order.

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	France
Duties Notice	Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order.
Returns	Returns accepted within fourteen days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

Sustainability

Carbon Neutral	For every purchase made, Pamono offsets 100% of estimated carbon emissions from global shipping.
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Delivery Options

Front Door Delivery: (Included in Every Order)	A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below). The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.
In-Home Delivery: (For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)	A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers. The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.

Front Door Delivery:
(Included in Every Order)

A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below).
The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

In-Home Delivery:
(For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)

A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers.
The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

Please examine every order upon delivery. In the event that there are visible signs of damage or missing or incorrect pieces, please indicate the problem on the Delivery Note and contact us within 48 hours of delivery. A signed delivery receipt without notations of missing, damaged, or incorrect item(s) represents your acceptance of the complete order in perfect condition.