Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Lady's Secretary
first quarter 20th century, the facade inlaid with a figured wood lozenge and trimmed in cross-banding, opening to a fitted blotter and calendar, the leather-lined cover fitted for personal toilette articles, the back fitted with letter racks, drawers and compartments, the sides with brass carrying handles, above a base with a central drawer flanked by cabinets and raised on inlaid tapered legs.
h. 44", w. 24-1/2", d. 10-3/4"

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