FEDERAL MAHOGANY SECRETARY BOOKCASE.

FEDERAL MAHOGANY SECRETARY BOOKCASE. Circa 1810, Massachusetts. In two parts, the upper case with arched cresting surmounted by brass ball and spire finials on pediments above the figured frieze over a pair of astragal glazed doors with diamond panels above a pair of blind panel molded doors opening to an arrangement of 7 pigeon holes over two tiers of three aligned drawers, set back on the lower case with hinged baize-lined writing surface supported by lopers above four graduated long drawers with cockbeaded edges over a shaped apron raised on flared French feet. SIZE: 85″ h x 41-1/2″ w x 21″ d. CONDITION: Desk retains original brasses and finials. Feet original, but with repairs. Some losses to veneers on lower and upper case. Bottom of upper case with losses at both sides. Old vertical shrinkage cracks to both panel doors. Otherwise good. 9-27058 (3,000-6,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2012

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
	2137	$0.00	FEDERAL MAHOGANY SECRETARY BOOKCASE. Circa 1810, Massachusetts. In two parts, the upper case with arched cresting surmounted by brass ball and spire finials on pediments above the figured frieze over a pair of astragal glazed doors with diamond panels above a pair of blind panel molded doors opening to an arrangement of 7 pigeon holes over two tiers of three aligned drawers, set back on the lower case with hinged baize-lined writing surface supported by lopers above four graduated long drawers with cockbeaded edges over a shaped apron raised on flared French feet. SIZE: 85″ h x 41-1/2″ w x 21″ d. CONDITION: Desk retains original brasses and finials. Feet original, but with repairs. Some losses to veneers on lower and upper case. Bottom of upper case with losses at both sides. Old vertical shrinkage cracks to both panel doors. Otherwise good. 9-27058 (3,000-6,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2012 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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