Vintage Mahogany Chippendale Style Secretary Desk

Item Details

A vintage mahogany chippendale style secretary desk. This mahogany and mahogany veneer reverse serpentine fall front desk with bookcase has a broken arch pediment; with the upper cabinet having two glazed doors with an elaborate lattice design of lozenges and squares, enclosing two adjustable shelves. The front of the desk, which serves as the writing surface when down is fitted with nine drawers, a shell carved prospect door, as well as four pigeon holes; all above four long reverse serpentine drawers mounted with brass bat wing plates with bail pulls as well as bat wing escutcheons; all on a moulded reverse serpentine apron on short carved claw and ball feet. No apparent maker’s mark.

• 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 advised to bring appropriate assistance, vehicle, proper materials, and any necessary tools to pickup.

Condition

- various scratches, scuffs, rubs, nicks and bumps; minor peeling veneer

Dimensions

Item #

17LEX238-068