WRITING BUREAU - TIRED TO GORGEOUS!!!

I was lucky enough to come across this gorgeous old writing bureau which are quite hard to come by these days.  What I loved most was the ball and claw feet.

All the orginial varnish was cracking and peeling so I gave it a light sand and was surprised it was made of jarrah.  After painting it a light cream/white colour I lightly distressed it giving it a shabby chic look.  I have the original key and all inside is clean and intact.

It is up for sale but I am kind of attached to it....see the before and after pictures below.