ID 1199134
Lot 612 | Biedermeier-Sekretär mit eingebautem Tresor, Norditalien, um 1840
Hochrechteckiger Schreibschrank mit Nussbaumholzfurnier auf vier Kugelfüßen. Gerundete Kanten mit vorgesetzten gedrehten Säulen, der obere Abschluss mit überkragendem Gesims. Im unteren Bereich zwei abschließbare Schubladen, darüber eine Scheinschublade. Die Klappe abschließbar (drei Fallen!), die Innenseite mit Schreibauflage aus Leder. Darüber eine nicht verschließbare weitere Schublade. Die Innenseite mit zentralem Tresor, beidseitig flankiert von jeweils sechs Schubladen, darüber ein offenes Fach. Der aufwendig gearbeitete Tresor ist größer als der ca. 37 x 38 cm große sichtbare Bereich und expandiert nach unten in den Raum der Scheinschublade. Die rechts angeschlagene Tür mit weiterem Scheinscharnier. Verriegelte Schlüssellochabdeckung mit Einstechmechanismus. Darunter zwei Schlüssellöcher sowie eine weitere Einstechöffnung. Komplizierter Öffnungsmechanismus, das wiederholte Bewegen beider Schlüssel in einer bestimmten Reihenfolge erfordert Anleitung (liegt bei). Im Inneren des Tresors hölzerne Einrichtung mit Ablagen und zwei kleine Schubladen. Maße 153 x 99 x 48 cm.
A North Italian Biedermeier bureau with integrated safe, circa 1840
A North Italian Biedermeier bureau with integrated safe, circa 1840
The upright rectangular writing desk veneered in walnut, mounted on four ball feet. Rounded edges with turned pillars placed in front, the upper edge with an overhanging cornice. Two lockable drawers in the lower section, above which one imitation drawer. The folding lid can be locked (with three latches!), the inside with a leather writing surface. An additional drawer above it, this not lockable. The inside with a central safe, flanked by six drawers on each side and an open compartment at the top. The elaborately constructed safe is larger than the visible area of approx. 37 x 38 cm, extending downwards into the space behind the imitation drawer. The door hinged on the right with a further imitation hinge. Locked keyhole cover with insert mechanism. Below which, two keyholes and an additional insertion aperture. Complex opening mechanism, instructions are required to carry out the repeated movements of both keys in a specific sequence (instructions enclosed). A wooden device in the interior of the safe with shelves and two small drawers. Dimensions 153 x 99 x 48 cm.
Condition: II +
Auction house category: | Furniture and furnishings |
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Auction house category: | Furniture and furnishings |
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