An antique Colonial Australian cedar secretaire chest of four drawers, circa 1845. With cock-beaded decoration and casuarina veneered drawer blades, triple reeded top and base mouldings standing on bracket feet. Well fitted interior with pigeonhole compartments and casuarina fronted drawers with brass fittings. Originally in a dilapidated state with extensive 1980s professional restoration to bring it back to its original form. 110 cm high, 111 cm wide, 55 cm deep