Chippendale Inlaid Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Secretary/Bookcase Top

Description:

Chippendale Inlaid Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Secretary/Bookcase Top, southern United States, late 18th century, the string-inlaid cornice with molded arches and turned and applied drops over two glazed, hinged doors with stringed mullions centering two inlaid urn medallions, opening to a four-shelf interior, (damage),ht. 54, wd. 45 3/4, dp. 15 1/4 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

two missing drops, veneer and inlay separation throughout, loss to stringing, cracks and breaks to glass


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