An early 19th century mahogany and marquetry inlaid secrétaire, in the manner of Gillows of Lancaster, the deep galleried top fitted with a pair of cupboards flanking an open shelf above a pull-down fall flap and pull-out secrétaire drawer, the two panelled cupboard doors profusely inlaid with floral motifs, supported on turned and fluted legs, height 152cm, width 89cm, depth 48cm. Note: a similar secrétaire can be seen illustrated in 'Gillows of Lancaster and London 1730-1840' by Susan E. Stuart, pages 24 and 25.