ANTIQUE Chinoiserie Double Bonnet Secretary Bookcase - Inlaid Leather Writing Bed - Fantastic Artistry - Keyed

Offered today for your consideration is a fantastic Double Bonnet Secretary Bookcase Desk hand-decorated (and signed by the artist) in the Chinoiserie manner.  The desk itself is solid Mahogany.  Beautiful and outstanding craftsmanship is exhibited throughout.  The lower portion of the desk has four graduated drawers.  Beautiful and original brasses.  This is NOT new, but will date from the 1960s or 1970s.  The double-glassdoor bookcase section is lighted and has two glass shelves.  Both the doubledoor bookcase section as well as the dropdown writing surface are keyed.  The dropdown writing surface is beautifully decorated with inlaid Chestnut tooled leather with gold accents.  The nicely appointed interior of the desk has drawers and a cupboard door - all hand-decorated.  The desk is in overall excellent condition with only the most minimal amount of wear and tear to report.  Truly insignificant.  The desk meausures 33 1/2" Inches wide by 16" Inches deep and stands about 80" Inches tall.  Please be sure to preview the photos of this outstanding piece and ask any questions prior to bidding as all sales are final.  (Sorry, we do not sell on approval.)  Buyer to pay Flat Rate shipping via Forward Air of $450.00.  Please be sure to check to ensure that your area is serviced by Forward Air.  Also, please note that you will need to pick this up at the Forward Air location nearest you.  They will NOT be delivering this to your door.  Flat Rate shipping includes custom-crating/packing within a woodenframe crate as well as plywood siding.  Also includes full insurance coverage.  Please allow 3-4 weeks for shipping from date of payment clearing.  Thanks for looking and be sure to check out our other listings for more fine furnishings for your home.