henkel-harris-chippendale-style-mahogany-secretary-bookcase
Lot 339
Henkel Harris Chippendale Style Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Late 20th century, solid mahogany, two-part form, finish no. 29, upper case with molded cornice above two hinged shaped beveled glass panels, shelved interior, lower case with a hinged slant front lid opening to reveal divided and drawered compartments including a central prospect cabinet which opens to reveal a divided and drawered compartment, which when the drawer is removed the prospect cabinet can be loosened by pressing down on a cut-out panel to the drawer support board, when removed the prospect cabinet has two rear hidden document drawers which are opened by pressing a suspension panel to the underside of the case and when these are removed a further subsequent small hidden drawer can be opened at the base, the lower cabinet with four graduated lipped drawers, case sides with brass handles, raised on ogee bracket feet, labeled.


81 x 38 x 20.5 in.

Some craquelure to finish at sides of hinge slat front lid, slight sunfading to lid, minor loss to prospect cabinet and minor scuffs to feet.