AMER WINTER 2016
The live portion of this session begins on Wednesday, February 3, 2016.
VICTORIAN WALNUT CYLINDER ROLLTOP SECRETARY BOOKCASE.Last quarter 19th century, New England. In two parts, the upper section with arched molded crest above the molded cornice, the frieze with burled shaped panels centering a knopped rosette over a pair of glass panel doors with molded surrounds opening to an interior fitted with four adjustable shelves. The lower case with molded barrel roll applied with a burl panel opening to an interior of valenced pigeonholes over two drawers above a leather lined writing slide above a single long drawer above two conforming recessed drawers on a molded plinth. The case sides with recessed panels. SIZE: 9''1-1/2" h x 45" w x 21-1/2" d. PROVENANCE: Southampton Antiques to the current owner. CONDITION: Professionally refurbished and repolished, in nearly new condition with fine patina. Fitted with a matching set of ebonized and stamped brass teardrop handles of later vintage. Otherwise very good. 49710-2 HMG (1,500-2,500)