Circa 1835 Empire Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

Item Details

A circa 1835 Empire mahogany secretary bookcase. The figured and veneered case features a projecting cornice over two glazed doors with Gothic arches and half-columns opening to a three-shelf interior. Directly below are two blind doors concealing three aligned drawers over a row of valenced pigeonholes. The lower section has a slant-lid writing surface, which folds open to reveal an inkwell holder and a pen tray. The writing surface extends above a stack of three long drawers flanked by colonettes and the secretary rises on turned, urn-form feet.

• Please note, this is an item that may be especially difficult to move and/or transport. Unless shipping arrangements are available and made by the winning bidder, that individual is responsible for, and advised to bring, appropriate assistance, vehicle, and any necessary tools to pickup.

Condition

- some surface wear, including scratches, scuffs, and nicks; some veneer cracks, chips/losses, and repairs; some slight separations to backboards; retains key and one inkwell.

Dimensions

Item #

17CIN042-045