Chippendale Satinwood and Ebonized Wood Inlaid Maple and Mahogany Slant-Front Secretary-Bookcase, New England, Pred. 18th Century

Description: Chippendale Satinwood and Ebonized Wood Inlaid Maple and Mahogany Slant-Front Secretary-Bookcase
New England, Predominantly Late 18th Century
In two parts: the upper section having two inset-panel doors enclosing three shelves with pigeonhole dividers; the lower section having a slanting hinged writing lid, opening to view a central arched and fan-carved inset prospect door enclosing a niche and a drawer flanked by an arrangement of six pigeonholes above six serpentine short drawers. Various repairs to inlay of upper section and to writing lid; brasses and feet are replaced.
Height: 91-1/4 in (231.8 cm); Width: 40 in (101.6 cm); Depth: 21-1/2 in (54.6 cm)Property from a Maryland Corporation

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Provenance:
Sold in these rooms, Capital Collections Auction, September 18, 2015, lot 181

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