FRANCE, last quarter of the 18th century Upright secretary desk in solid mahogany, molded and veneered, opening via a drawer, a drop-down panel revealing six small drawers and four compartments, and two doors—the left one closed by a rotating iron espagnolette with a parsley-leaf motif. The legs are fluted, with the front ones rounded. Brass hardware, notably knurled plates. Veined white marble top with a gilded brass cornice featuring a frieze of lozenges. The key for the drop-down panel’s lock is trefoil-shaped. The keys for the other locks are missing. Late Louis XVI period 142.4 x 93 x 39.5 cm. Previously restored. Scratches, a few cracks (the one on the flap has been restored), a few chips and some missing pieces, notably the keyhole on the flap; two knobs on the small drawers are missing; the gallery has been restored.