#3 • Chippendale Mahogany Two Piece Secretary Desk

Part of Estate of Barbara Ferguson Absolute Auction (timed auction by Wardlow Auctions)

High bid $2,077.00

Status: Sold

Category: Antiques

Circa 1790 Chippendale mahogany two piece slant front secretary/desk with dentil accenting, double glass doors with fretwork, cut grooves on interior sides for adjustable shelf height. Drop front writing surface is supported by double manual slides. Interior of desk shows center door with key flanked by hand carved ornamentation (one pushed in), drawers and cubby holes. Lower drawers have bat wing brass pulls and escutcheons, all on bracket feet. One glass pane cracked, one drawer bottom replaced, split in cornice corner. Shows wear consistent with use and age. Contents not included. Size: 3'10.5"w x 22.75"d x 7'6"h Location: Living Room