{"product_id":"antique-french-vernis-martin-marble-top-secretaire-cabinet-with-hidden-drawer-c-1890","title":"Antique French Vernis Martin Marble Top Secretaire Cabinet with Hidden Drawer, c.1890","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA refined late 19th century French Vernis Martin secretaire cabinet, circa 1890, beautifully crafted with a rouge marble top and elegant cabriole legs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cabinet features a finely painted Vernis Martin panel to the front, depicting a romantic pastoral scene, framed within richly figured timber. The drop-front opens to reveal a fitted writing interior with shelving and drawers, retaining its original blue velvet writing surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscreetly concealed within the upper section is a \u003cstrong\u003esecret spring-release drawer\u003c\/strong\u003e, opened by pressing a hidden button - a delightful and highly desirable feature seldom found on pieces of this quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaised on slender legs with applied ormolu mounts and decorative detailing, this cabinet is both decorative and practical, ideal as a small writing desk, hall piece, or bedroom secretaire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA charming and sophisticated antique with strong decorative appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eH: 128cm | W: 60cm | D: 39cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Very good antique condition throughout, with light historic marks consistent with age and use. Structurally sound, clean, and ready to place. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\n","brand":"Hawkins Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57072752492921,"sku":null,"price":1600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/6633\/8937\/files\/vernismartincabinetonstand.jpg?v=1776252932","url":"https:\/\/hawkinsantiques.com\/products\/antique-french-vernis-martin-marble-top-secretaire-cabinet-with-hidden-drawer-c-1890","provider":"Hawkins Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}