SCARCE “STATE OF MAINE” SECRETARY.

SCARCE “STATE OF MAINE” SECRETARY. This Sheraton secretary, done in the same style as the well known and frequently encountered State of Maine chest of drawers. Typified by their high Sheraton turned legs and hardwood construction. These chests, constructed in the early 19th century have always been a popular style. This secretary, however, is a rare form in that very, very few pieces of furniture in this style appear. This being hardwood with mahogany veneer on the front and having a small felt lined drop lid and three full length drawers on the front. The upper portion of two large mahogany veneered doors which open to reveal a series of five drawers and a various pigeon holes. The drawer fronts now fitted with replacement Victorian brass pulls. SIZE: 42” w x 20” d x 54-1/2” h. CONDITION: Wrinkles and imperfections in the veneer on both doors. A drying separation in the side of the secretary and a couple of other minor imperfections. Generally good and as found. 9-94642 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2008

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
	2223	$0.00	SCARCE “STATE OF MAINE” SECRETARY. This Sheraton secretary, done in the same style as the well known and frequently encountered State of Maine chest of drawers. Typified by their high Sheraton turned legs and hardwood construction. These chests, constructed in the early 19th century have always been a popular style. This secretary, however, is a rare form in that very, very few pieces of furniture in this style appear. This being hardwood with mahogany veneer on the front and having a small felt lined drop lid and three full length drawers on the front. The upper portion of two large mahogany veneered doors which open to reveal a series of five drawers and a various pigeon holes. The drawer fronts now fitted with replacement Victorian brass pulls. SIZE: 42” w x 20” d x 54-1/2” h. CONDITION: Wrinkles and imperfections in the veneer on both doors. A drying separation in the side of the secretary and a couple of other minor imperfections. Generally good and as found. 9-94642 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2008 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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