BM-KO-446 Biedermeier Writing Chest, South Germany circa 1825

Description

Biedermeier writing chest or Commode in walnut from south Germany around 1825.

• Walnut veneer on softwood body. Triangular lisettes with half-blackened acorn decoration at the top and birch root inlays above and below.
• Three drawers with inlaid and ebonized key coats of arms and dividers.
• Lower two drawers empty with original box locks
• Top drawer with fold-out black polished writing tray. Lateral bars with ebonised radiant decoration and brass snap fasteners. 4 small drawers veneered with birch root. In the middle a free compartment and a secret compartment.
• Standing on tall walnut solid square pointed legs.
• Restored and hand polished with shellac

Dimensions:

• Metric: H 99 cm x W 105 cm x D 53 cm x D open 96 cm
• Imperial: H 3′ 3″ x W 3′ 5″ x D (closed) 1′ 9″ / D (open) 3′ 1.5″