Country Americana
Description:
Federal Inlaid Mahogany Veneer Secretary/Bookcase, probably Massachusetts, early 19th century, the top section with molded cornice and turned brass finials over two glazed doors with gothic arches, on a lower section with fall-front lid opening to a green baize writing surface over five string-inlaid, cockbeaded drawers on square tapering legs, (imperfections),ht. 74 1/2, wd. 40 1/4, dp. 18 1/2 in.
Estimate $400-600
shrinkage cracks to sides, scratches throughout
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