AMER WINTER 2016
The live portion of this session begins on Wednesday, February 3, 2016.
SHERATON INLAID MAHOGANY CLAWFOOT SECRETARY BOOKCASE.Circa 1840, coastal Massachusetts. In three parts, the cove molded cornice above the frieze with string inlaid borders joined to the uppercase, fitted with a pair of astragal-glazed glass paneled doors with mahogany mullions, all with inlaid borders, opening to an interior of two adjustable shelves, above a section fitted with stationery drawers and valanced pigeonholes,fitted to the lower case with hinged sloping lid, opening to a baize lined writing surface above a long drawer flanked by lopers, over two recessed drawers flanked by engaged reeded swelled columns. The whole raised on well carved frontal clawfeet; the rear legs on large ball feet. Oak secondary wood for backboards and lopers. SIZE: 79-1/2" h x 4-1/2 w x 45" w overall x 22" d. PROVENANCE: Coastal Maine Estate. CONDITION: Surface original as are stamped brass knobs and feet. Mullions incomplete. Small areas of veneer loss, some but not all present. Structurally good apart from mullions. Desk in need of cosmetic restoration and cleaning. 49739-7 HMG (1,000-2,000)