Secrétaire à Abattant, Kimbel & Cabus, New York, New York, USA, active 1863–1882, Oak, nickel-plated metal (probably bronze), Upright rectangular form of solid oak construction; surface covered with carved and incised decoration of naturalistic and stylized floral and vegetal motifs, and geometric patterns in neo-gothic style; upper section composed of drop front writing surface that opens to reveal drawers and pigeon hole compartments; lower section is a two door cupboard surmounted by narrow drawer; another narrow drawer with open shelf above forms top of desk, a highly carved figure

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