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19th Century Federal Period Duncan Phyfe Style Flame Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

About the Item

Rare and important antique American early 19th century figured mahogany "Duncan Phyfe" style flap-top secretary bookcase with gorgeous lyre-shaped glazed doors. Color of mahogany has sun-faded to a handsome honey color. Owing to certain construction details, though Duncan Phyfe is from New York, this piece is attributed to the Philadelphia area. (Appraisal and attribution from Architrave, Ltd., Charleston, SC, 1980s).
  • Similar to:
    Duncan Phyfe (Cabinetmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 83 in (210.82 cm)Width: 42.75 in (108.59 cm)Depth: 21 in (53.34 cm)
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1810-1820
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: Typical for a period Federal piece. Nothing specific, but any piece 200 years old has seen the inside of a restorer's shop once or twice for one reason or another. It is in superb, "faded" mahogany colour. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    CHARLESTON, SC
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: C-59271stDibs: LU189134292073

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