mid-atlantic-classical-mahogany-butler-s-secretary-bookcase
Lot 561
Mid Atlantic Classical Mahogany Butler's Secretary Bookcase
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Circa 1840, New York or Philadelphia, three part form, cove molded cornice with vertical veneers, astragal molded and glazed bookcase with louvered shelves, lower case with upper projecting drawer having a fall front lid with felt lined writing surface, divided interior with seven maple drawers, over three graduated drawers with front carved acanthus leaf and paw feet.

95 x 45 x 22 in.

Upper bookcase possibly later; case refinished; back boards reset; later green felt; shrinkage crack to left side of pediment.