WOOTON “STANDARD GRADE” PATENT WALNUT SECRETARY.

WOOTON “STANDARD GRADE” PATENT WALNUT SECRETARY. Circa 1870. This version of the Wooton desk features a three-quarter gallery with burl panels and spool finials. The rectangular case with hinged compartment opening to compartments above a pair of hinged paneled doors with simulated barrel roll, each door fitted with cast brass letter slots and cast locking handle, opening to a central interior fitted with a vertical writing slope, further opening to an arrangement of cubbies and bird’s-eye maple drawers, above a stack of four document drawers flanked by open compartments, the doors fitted with cast brass hinges and mounted with stationery slots, shelves, and drawers. The cabinet enhanced overall with burled raised panels. SIZE: Closed: 76″ h. x 45″ w. x 32-1/2″ d. Open: 91-1/2″ w. x 40″ d. PROVENANCE: From an extensive private Gulf Coast collection. CONDITION: Very good overall. Professionally restored and refinished. Retains all original hardware. 9-93311 (15,000-20,000)

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
	1265	$16,100.00	WOOTON “STANDARD GRADE” PATENT WALNUT SECRETARY. Circa 1870. This version of the Wooton desk features a three-quarter gallery with burl panels and spool finials. The rectangular case with hinged compartment opening to compartments above a pair of hinged paneled doors with simulated barrel roll, each door fitted with cast brass letter slots and cast locking handle, opening to a central interior fitted with a vertical writing slope, further opening to an arrangement of cubbies and bird’s-eye maple drawers, above a stack of four document drawers flanked by open compartments, the doors fitted with cast brass hinges and mounted with stationery slots, shelves, and drawers. The cabinet enhanced overall with burled raised panels. SIZE: Closed: 76″ h. x 45″ w. x 32-1/2″ d. Open: 91-1/2″ w. x 40″ d. PROVENANCE: From an extensive private Gulf Coast collection. CONDITION: Very good overall. Professionally restored and refinished. Retains all original hardware. 9-93311 (15,000-20,000) 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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