Secretaire

Naval secretaire-chest in mahogany, the drawers lined with cedar, with brass drop handles. There is a large carrying handle at each end. The front appears to have five drawers, but the top two form the drop front of the secreatire section which slides out. It has four pigeon holes in the centre with a drawer beneath. There are three small drawers on each side of the pigeon holes with brass pulls. The bottom drawer on the left side has a secret compartment at the back. The carcass is oak-lined.

Object Details

ID: AAA3347
Type: Secretaire
Display location: Not on display
Date made: circa 1760
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 933 mm x 876 mm x 470 mm