An Italian walnut, ivory and marquetry secretaire a abattant, late 18th/early 19th century, the scalloped dentil cornice inset with spring loaded concealed storage compartment above a drop front writing surface, opening to multiple drawers and storage compartments, the lower section with two doors, the whole finely inlaid in bone and contrasting woods with figural scenes, foliate borders and carved stiles, raised on lion's paw feet, 114 x 181 x 57 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Nicolla Millata .