antique queen anne early 18th century inlaid burr walnut escritoire desk chest

Antique fine quality Queen Anne early 18th Century inlaid burr walnut escritoire, desk or chest. A wonderfully honest quality period piece.Solid and strong, with no loose joints. Full of age, character and charm. Key to fall front only. Concealed cornice drawer and secret compartment.Would look great in the right location! Later baize writing surface. The drawers slide freely.Overall maximum dimensions: 97cmW x 58cmD x 167cmH. Separates into two halves for transport.In good antique condition with historic knocks, marks, cracks, scratches, wear, imperfections, repairs and alterations, as is to be expected with functional antique furniture. Some historic extinct woodworm holes (as you would expect) that have been treated for good measure. Some losses and veneer imperfections. Would have originally had bun feet. Later handles and brassware. Alteration and evoloution over the centuries as is normal. Please note that this item is large and heavy. Please make sure before buying that it will fit in and can be maneuvered into the room that it is intended for. The customer will need to provide 1 strong able-bodied person(s) for our driver to assist with carrying.Stock No. M7659.Delivery ChargesWe can organise competitive UK and WORLDWIDE shipping.For the UK, we offer a one man delivery as standard (see details under 'Shipping' below)....please remember that this is a large fragile item, needing to be handled safely and with care, when evaluating our charges (which are usually less than our true costs).· Collection - Free by appointment.· Local deliveries, within 25 miles - £35 (please allow approximately 1 week)· Mainland England and Wales - £89 (2 to 3 weeks)· Scotland, excluding islands and highlands - £109 (3 to 4 weeks)· For multiple purchases, the total charge will be that stated for the most expensive delivery item, plus 50% of the charges quoted for the other items.· Other areas, 2 man delivery, or special arrangements - please contact us. *CLICK HERE TO VISIT OUR EBAY SHOP WITH AROUND 500 ITEMS OF ANTIQUE FURNITURE*

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