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Secretary decorated with marquetry of various wood species, ca. 1780, mahogany (wood); wood (plant material); rosewood (wood…
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Desk

Secretary decorated with marquetry of various wood species

Maker unknown · ca. 1780

Medium
mahogany (wood); wood (plant material); rosewood (wood); oak (wood); rosewood (wood); copper (metal); satinwood (wood)
Dimensions
height 150 cm x width 88.6 cm x depth 43.5 cm x weight 62.6 kg
Accession
BK-1953-6
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