IMPORTANT QUEEN ANNE CHERRY SECRETARY ON FRAME.

IMPORTANT QUEEN ANNE CHERRY SECRETARY ON FRAME. Third quarter 18th century, Connecticut. In two parts, the upper case with swan’s neck pediment terminating in large carved rosettes, the molded cornice alternating with flame finials on plinths above the plain frieze above a pair of paneled doors opening to an interior fitted with fixed shelves. The lower case with sloping lid opening to an interior fitted with a row of valanced pigeon holes above two rows of document drawers. The lid supported on lopers above four long graduated drawers, all with thumb molded edges fitted to the conforming frame with molded edge. The frame with lobed central pendent raised on four short cabriole legs with scalloped returns on pad feet. SIZE: 85-3/4″ h x 37-3/4″ w x 19-1/2″ d. PROVENANCE: Illustrated “Furniture Treasury,” by Wallace Nutting volume one, figure 685. John S. Walton, Inc. New York City illustrated in the magazine “Antiques,” December, 1962. The Silvermine Tavern antique shops, Norwalk, Connecticut, December, 1947. Copies of this material accompany this lot. CONDITION: Professionally cleaned and repolished, with replaced hardware of the period. Hinges replaced. Very good overall. 9-90413 (10,000-12,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2013

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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	2159	$11,257.50	IMPORTANT QUEEN ANNE CHERRY SECRETARY ON FRAME. Third quarter 18th century, Connecticut. In two parts, the upper case with swan’s neck pediment terminating in large carved rosettes, the molded cornice alternating with flame finials on plinths above the plain frieze above a pair of paneled doors opening to an interior fitted with fixed shelves. The lower case with sloping lid opening to an interior fitted with a row of valanced pigeon holes above two rows of document drawers. The lid supported on lopers above four long graduated drawers, all with thumb molded edges fitted to the conforming frame with molded edge. The frame with lobed central pendent raised on four short cabriole legs with scalloped returns on pad feet. SIZE: 85-3/4″ h x 37-3/4″ w x 19-1/2″ d. PROVENANCE: Illustrated “Furniture Treasury,” by Wallace Nutting volume one, figure 685. John S. Walton, Inc. New York City illustrated in the magazine “Antiques,” December, 1962. The Silvermine Tavern antique shops, Norwalk, Connecticut, December, 1947. Copies of this material accompany this lot. CONDITION: Professionally cleaned and repolished, with replaced hardware of the period. Hinges replaced. Very good overall. 9-90413 (10,000-12,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2013 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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