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Federal Period Massachusetts Mahogany Secretary Desk with Cylinder Tambour

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A fine example of a Federal mahogany two part secretary desk, with a dentil molded cornice surmounting an upper bookcase with two 16 pane glazed glass doors with satinwood line inlay, opening to three interior shelves, over a lower case with a cylinder tambour, opening to a compartmentalized interior with central open valanced cubbies flanked by eight fitted drawers over a felted writing surface and three long drawers with flame mahogany bookmatched veneers, line inlay, and punched oval brasses, and dovetailed construction, all supported by four splayed feet. This splendid secretary desk most likely is of MA origin and dates to circa 1790-1810 and is in very good condition, with some surface & shelf restorations, minor escutcheon and surface losses, as well as light wear commensurate with age and use. Includes a 2001 bill of sale from a Maine antique dealer. Dimensions: 84.5 in H x 43 in W x 22 in D. Ref: 13523
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 84.5 in (214.63 cm)Width: 43 in (109.22 cm)Depth: 22 in (55.88 cm)
  • Style:
    Federal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1790-1810
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Repaired: Shelf and surface repairs, patches and restorations. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. Very good condition, with some surface & shelf restorations, minor escutcheon and surface losses, as well as light wear commensurate with age and use. The finish has been refreshed.
  • Seller Location:
    Milford, NH
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 104461stDibs: LU933941042662

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