An American Panorama: North, South, East and West | May 9, 2024
Thu, May 9, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 637
Signed J. & J.W. Meeks Late Classical Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
New York, mid 19th century, stamped "J. & J.W. Meeks Makers / No. 11 Vesey St / New York", floating plinth cornice, glass panel doors with shelved bird's eye maple lined interior, cylinder door secretary with fitted interior, leather writing surface with easel, paneled cabinet doors, scrolled bracket feet, 93-1/2 x 48-3/4 x 22-1/2 in.
Provenance: Private Virginia Collection
Condition
structurally sound, cornice rebuilt with later elements, small hole in lower backboard, secretary drawer with shrinkage cracks, replaced leather writing surface with minor wear, lower cabinet interior with old paper liner, one scroll on base is replaced, small repairs at base, other wear and imperfections from age and use
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Private Virginia Collection
