Maitland Smith Attr. Leather-Bound Book Safe

Maitland-Smith attributed trompe l'oeil book safe, top book lifts to reveal a hidden compartment, spine of lower book pulls out to expose a secret drawer, titles include " Music and Art", " The Odyssey" & "American Art 1887 / New York", leather-bound wood board, made in the Philippines. 7.25" H x 11" W x 9" D. Provenance: Removed from a 157 East 57th Street estate.
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