american-federal-inlaid-mahogany-secretary-bookcase
Lot 511
American Federal Inlaid Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Early 19th century, two part form, mahogany and rosewood veneers with light wood inlays, white pine and poplar secondary, upper case with molded edge, vertical veneered rosewood frieze with wave and checkerboard line inlay to edge, three hinged doors with banded and line inlays open to reveal divided and drawered interiors, flanked by inlaid columns, lower case with hinged green felt writing surface over four graduated and cockbeaded drawers, scalloped skirt with banded inlay raised on French bracket feet.

50 x 41 x 19.5 in.

Surface stains; veneer chips and patches; no key; later green felt surface; later re-drilled pulls.

$400 - 800