FINE PORTSMOUTH FEDERAL INLAID MAHOGANY SECRETARY BOOKCASE.

FINE PORTSMOUTH FEDERAL INLAID MAHOGANY SECRETARY BOOKCASE. Circa 1810, Portsmouth, New Hampshire. In two parts, the bookcase with molded cornice above the frieze of three crossbanded rectangular panels over a pair of doors with narrow Gothic lancet panes similarly inlaid, above a pair of solid crossbanded doors opening to an arrangement of small drawers over a row of valanced pigeonholes over a pair of stationary drawers. The lower case with hinged folded writing surface opening to rest on lopers and with original midnight blue baise-lined writing surface, above four graduated long drawers, crossbanded and with cockbeaded edges. The whole on bracket feet with shaped returns centering a rectangle crossbanded drop panel in the apron. NOTE: Each loper is pencil inscribed with the name “SALTER” in reverse and in mirror image (see photo). The Salter family was a well documented Portsmouth family (see provenance). A well documented example of a secretary with several similar decorative elements commissioned to Judkins & Center by Jacob Wendell is illustrated in “Portsmouth Furniture”, edited by Brock Jobe, pp. 178-179, Plate 33. SIZE: 78″h x 39″w x 20-3/4″d. PROVENANCE: By descent through the Salter family to the current owner, within the family. CONDITION: With old cleaned surfaces; the upper doors with small molding losses; pair of doors with horizontal shrinkage cracks; minor and minimal warping to lid; other small losses and restoration to veneers, minor in nature; hardware, feet and backboards remain original. Otherwise very good. 9-92418 (5,000-7,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2251	$4,740.00	FINE PORTSMOUTH FEDERAL INLAID MAHOGANY SECRETARY BOOKCASE. Circa 1810, Portsmouth, New Hampshire. In two parts, the bookcase with molded cornice above the frieze of three crossbanded rectangular panels over a pair of doors with narrow Gothic lancet panes similarly inlaid, above a pair of solid crossbanded doors opening to an arrangement of small drawers over a row of valanced pigeonholes over a pair of stationary drawers. The lower case with hinged folded writing surface opening to rest on lopers and with original midnight blue baise-lined writing surface, above four graduated long drawers, crossbanded and with cockbeaded edges. The whole on bracket feet with shaped returns centering a rectangle crossbanded drop panel in the apron. NOTE: Each loper is pencil inscribed with the name “SALTER” in reverse and in mirror image (see photo). The Salter family was a well documented Portsmouth family (see provenance). A well documented example of a secretary with several similar decorative elements commissioned to Judkins & Center by Jacob Wendell is illustrated in “Portsmouth Furniture”, edited by Brock Jobe, pp. 178-179, Plate 33. SIZE: 78″h x 39″w x 20-3/4″d. PROVENANCE: By descent through the Salter family to the current owner, within the family. CONDITION: With old cleaned surfaces; the upper doors with small molding losses; pair of doors with horizontal shrinkage cracks; minor and minimal warping to lid; other small losses and restoration to veneers, minor in nature; hardware, feet and backboards remain original. Otherwise very good. 9-92418 (5,000-7,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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