French Empire secretaire bookcase ormolu

French Empire writing bureau bookcase cabinet Louis Philippe neo-gothic fretwork top circa 1830 This gorgeous original cabinet with two mirror doors that open to a polished bookcase interior. The drawers below and a hinged fold out desk below. This clever design with gilt tooled leather inserts and central drawer. The writing surfaces lift open for more storage below. The bureau cabinet sits firmly on a chest base with 3 ormolu mounted drawers . All locks work well and drawers open very smoothly. This rare type of cabinet is ideal storage in smaller spaces. This is a standing desk 1830