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Sat, May 16, 2020 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1253

New England Federal Secretary Bookcase

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

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Coastal Massachusetts, circa 1810, figured mahogany, two glazed doors opening to adjustable shelved interior, over two panel doors opening to shelves and cubby holes, with fold down writing surface opening to three additional drawers, lift top writing compartment, one interior with ink signature "J. Parker Jr./1829", over three long drawers with bookmatched heart shaped figured mahogany facings, dovetailed construction with white pine secondary, probably original brasses, 82 x 41 x 27 in., accompanied by copy of receipt dated July, 1999 from R. Jorgensen Antiques, Wells, Maine for $16,000˜˜˜˜˜Provenance: purchased July, 1999 from R. Jorgensen Antiques for $16,000; Estate of William A. Little, Charlottesville, Virginia

Condition

very good overall, finials replaced, probably original brasses, minor warping to drawer facings, typical minor veneer and beading flaws and repairs, minor cracks to pediment and paneled doors˜
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