#1 • Antique Chippendale Mahogany Secretary Desk

Part of The Adeline Hoagland Absolute Auction (timed auction by Wardlow Auctions)

High bid $1,800.00

Status: Sold

Category: Antiques

Antique Chippendale mahogany two-piece drop-front secretary desk with center finial flanked by single finial with curved trim. Estimated to be late 1700's-early 1800's. There is a center mirror door with gilded columns on each side and a plethora of drawers, pigeonholes, and document slots behind double arched panel doors. Double pull out candlestick slides complete the top. Behind the slant front desk is a mirrored door flanked by single columns, triple drawers, and pigeonholes. The slant front writing surface is supported by double pull out slides over four lower drawers with pierced hardware on bracket feet. Banding on all interior drawers. Visible wood separation is noticeable due to age, some missing veneer. The front slant writing surface does not seat evenly when closed. Keys is not present and the upper door box lock is stuck in lock position. Missing two bottom drawer pulls. Size: 46.5"w x 22.5"d x 8'4"h (to top of middle finial) Location: Living Room