Magnificent rosewood writing desk for correspondence with cherry side inserts and mother-of-pearl lock.19th century. Original working lock. The desk opens with a small flap at the top, which can be locked. This opens to compartments containing 1 original crystal inkwell. The small open flap allows the larger flap below to open onto a velvet top. The top also acts as a drop-leaf desk with card holder inside and a secret compartment that can be opened via an ingenious mechanism hidden inside, containing three small drawers. Below 2 drawers, an original card is visible, still in excellent condition, bearing the inscription: Berthellemot, confiseur, distillateur, fab. de chocolat, Exposition tout l'année, articles en tous genres pour cadeaux de marriage, baptemes etrennes fetes dans Salon au premiere etage, Palays Royal n. 54 à Paris Berthellemot was a renowned Parisian pastry shop in the 19th century. Period: Second half of the 19th century Excellent condition. Dimensions: 32x22 H.10cm. Open length: 37 cm Tracked shipping included with express courier Shipping throughout the European Union. Payment: Bank transfer, PayPal Contact for shipments outside the European Union. LOOK AT MY GALLERY...YOU WILL FIND OTHER INTERESTING ITEMS. For more than 30 years in the antiques sector, Antiquariato Cherubini Zorzella guarantees its customers maximum reliability and security in purchases with accurate packaging and tracking of packages.