Scottish Regency Mahogany Library Secretaire, Chest of Drawers, attributed to: WILLIAM TROTTER Edinburgh (1772-1833)

Object Description

A rare Scottish Regency mahogany library secretaire.
Interesting to see is, that there are a lot of
small special drawers (inlaid with the letters of the alphabet) and a secret compartment in
the top section.
In the under section, behind the doors,
there are folio slides.
Still with the typical Edinburgh pattern
original brass mounts and handles
and with the beautiful old patination,
circa: 1810
attributed to:
W I L L I A M T R O T T E R
Edinburgh
(1772-1833)

Object History

“Left to Gabriela Cunninghame Graham of Gartmore,
by Anna Lady Erskine 1885”

Lady Anna Ernskine was the wife of a politician
and Gabriela Cunninghame Graham of Gartmore
was an author.

Object Condition

in original old condition with original old patination

Object Details