Spanish Trunk with Fitted Interior Secretary Cabinet Lined With Needlepoint in the Manner of the
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Antique wood trunk with fitted interior secretary cabinet and drop front desk. When opened and in use, the drop front reveals an interior secretary cabinet with lined tabletop and central hinged compartment. Further storage includes two small shelves and four drawers with carvings of scrolled fretwork on the drawer fronts. The central compartment is decorated with a floral motif framed by fretwork. The trunk is supported by turned barley twist legs with pierced scrollwork apron and pendant drop finial. The base exhibits a barley twist box stretcher and ball feet. Throughout the exterior of the trunk is Spanish needlepoint fabric and nail head trim in the style of the French Cluny Tapestries. When the drop front desk is closed, the front of the trunk shows a central needlepoint image in the manner of the Cluny tapestry titled "La Dame a l'Orgue" or "The Woman at the Organ". A key to this cabinet is included, which fits into the metal keyhole escutcheon on the front of the trunk. Please note of wear consistent with antique age including: patina and finish loss to the needlepoint, patina and oxidation to the metal, finish loss and scratches to the wood, and gapping in the wood on the central compartment door. The entire piece including base measures 34"W x 18"D x 54"W.
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Spanish Trunk with Fitted Interior Secretary Cabinet Lined With Needlepoint in the Manner of the
Estimate $500 - $700
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