Early 19th Century Mahogany American Empire Secretary with Bookcase
Early 19th Century Mahogany American Empire Secretary with Bookcase
Early 19th century American Empire secretary with bookcase Circa 1840. Highly polished flamed mahogany case with three drawers resting on turned rear feet and ogee bracket feet. The top secretary is fitted with four interior shelves, pigeon holes and three lower drawers. The doors are adorned with arched Gothic mouldings and one lock and key. There is a drop lid surface that opens to reveal the original felt lined writing surface.
Details
Dimensions
Height: 87.25 in. (221.62 cm)Width: 45.25 in. (114.94 cm)Depth: 23 in. (58.42 cm)
Style
American Empire (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques
Mahogany,Polished
Place of Origin
Period
Date of Manufacture
1840
Condition
Good
Wear consistent with age and use. One of the glass panels on the right door is cracked. See photos.