Louis XVI Secretary "Monroe Desk"

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Posted by liz1970

17 years ago

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Description This desk/secretary was obtained by my grandparents in the early 1960's. My grandfather was an attorney and he purchased this desk from a client of his who lived in France for a time and brought it back to the US with her. My grandmother kept a magazine featuring the desk on which President James Monroe penned the Monroe Doctrine, and it is seemingly identical to that. Since that was written in 1823 I am guessing that this is a Louis XVI piece. The main compartment is stuck and can only be opened a few inches so that is why there are no pics of the inside. However, this is a recent development. It was restored once sometime in the 60's but we are unsure what was done.

Category European Furniture

Medium Mahogany

Distinguishing marks Hammered Brass

Condition Good

Date Period late 18th century?

History From France, obtained in early 1960's, identical to President James Monroe "Monroe Doctrine" Secretary

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