High-quality early Biedermeier Secretaire, Drop-Front or Secretary Desk from Austria around 1820. Walnut veneered on hardwood (walnut and mahogany). Partly ebonized and details veneered in mahogany. At the front two carved paw feet with old patinated gilding and ebonization. At the back two carved egg-shaped feet in solid walnut. Three large drawers with inlet locks at the bottom and a top drawer at the top, all made in walnut and mahogany. Two ebonized full columns with brass or bronze capitals and bases. Very thick flap with double lockable inlet brass lock. Writing surface covered with new black genuine leather. Two original, elaborately crafted iron keys. Inside with 9 small drawers, front in maple with brass rings. Two open compartments. Underneath a wide, black-stained compartment. Secret hiding compartment. Restored and hand-polished with shellac. Dimensions: * H 151 cm / 59.45 in * W 100 or 93 cm / 39.37 in or 36.6 in * D 46.5 cm / 18.3 in