FINE BOSTON CLASSICAL MAHOGANY CYLINDER ROLL TOP SECRETARY DESK, PROBABLY BOSTON.

FINE BOSTON CLASSICAL MAHOGANY CYLINDER ROLL TOP SECRETARY DESK, PROBABLY BOSTON. Circa 1840. The stepped ogee-molded cornice projecting above the upper case fitted with a pair of ogee-molded panel cupboard doors, flanked by engaged fluted columns, each door fitted with a gilt metal mount depicting flower-filled urn, the lower case fitted with barrel roll opening to an interior of balanced cubbyholes above a writing slide over a pair of aligned cyma-form short drawers above two cockbeaded long drawers flanked by fluted columns raised on tapered cylindrical legs with ringed feet. SIZE: 7’8-1/2″ h. x 46″ w. x 24″ d. PROVENANCE: From an extensive private Gulf Coast collection. CONDITION: Professionally repolished and restored, the figured mahogany and crotch-cut veneers with superior color and very good patina. 9-93501 (4,000-8,000)

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
	1187	$1,725.00	FINE BOSTON CLASSICAL MAHOGANY CYLINDER ROLL TOP SECRETARY DESK, PROBABLY BOSTON. Circa 1840. The stepped ogee-molded cornice projecting above the upper case fitted with a pair of ogee-molded panel cupboard doors, flanked by engaged fluted columns, each door fitted with a gilt metal mount depicting flower-filled urn, the lower case fitted with barrel roll opening to an interior of balanced cubbyholes above a writing slide over a pair of aligned cyma-form short drawers above two cockbeaded long drawers flanked by fluted columns raised on tapered cylindrical legs with ringed feet. SIZE: 7’8-1/2″ h. x 46″ w. x 24″ d. PROVENANCE: From an extensive private Gulf Coast collection. CONDITION: Professionally repolished and restored, the figured mahogany and crotch-cut veneers with superior color and very good patina. 9-93501 (4,000-8,000) 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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