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Location: Perkasie, United States
Chippendale Style. 53277EC: HENREDON Aston Court Walnut Secretary Desk. L53906EC: KINDEL Winterthur Collection Updyke Secretary Desk. 59262EC: KITTINGER ... moreHN-14 Historic Newport Slant Front Desk. L56343EC: MAITLAND SMITH Russian Empire Leather Top Desk.
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Location: Springfield, United States
This five-drawer desk possesses shell carvings and 1/4 spandrel carving work. It is in its original finish, with high quality embossed brasses and a molded ... moretop. It is 42" wide x 27" deep x 31 1/2" tall.
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Location: Tomball, United States
Hutch is detachable. Desk can be used with or without hutch. Hutch is ornate with crown molding across the top, two glass doors decorated by aluminum ... morediamond pattern, and opens up to reveal two shelves.
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Location: Menlo Park, United States
This was my grandfather's. Now it is taking up room in my garage and I don't need it.
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Location: South Bend, United States
By L. & J.G. Stickley. Solid cherry wood, with original brass hardware.
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7800.00
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Location: Springfield, United States
This oxbow form was mainly used in Boston at the end of the 18th century and we’ve attached a few photos of similar desks in public collections across ... morethe country. The desk to the right of our example is purportedly made by John Austin of Boston MA and is currently in the Winterthur collection.
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Location: Lake in the Hills, United States
ORIGINAL CHIPPENDALE MAHOGANY DESK WITH LETTER OF PROVENANCE SHOWING MANUFACTURE DATE OF AROUND 1760-1770 IN BOSTON. CARD AND STICKER WITH DETAILS OF ... moreORIGIN, AND IN-DEPTH LETTER OF PROVENANCE AS WELL.
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Condition: Used
Location: Hatfield, United States
Shipping is not included in the price. Please contact us for details before purchasing Store Item# 6511 Stickley Solid Cherry Chippendale Style Kneehole ... moreWriting Desk AGE/COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Approx 59 years. America DETAILS/DESCRIPTION: high quality American-made vintage kneehole desk w/ dovetailed drawers. Solid brass hardware and key-locking file drawer CONDITION REPORT: Traditional style. Clean vintage condition MEASUREMENTS: H: 30" x W: 48.5" x D: 24.25" All of our items are either pre-owned or antique. And will show the usual minor signs of wear and use. No international buyers please, and items must be paid in full within 5 days of auction end. Please note that we will hold items up to 2 months with no penalty but longer than that(without prior approval) and we will have to charge storage fees of 10% of the order total. Per month. Also please note that a 15% restocking fee may be assessed on returns for reasons OTHER THAN“Item not as described” per the Ebay Return Policy. All other returns. Including deciding not to purchase the item after all, will be assessed a 15% restocking fee. Shipping is not included in this purchase. Please contact us for details before payment Although we strive to get your item to you as quickly as possible. Standard shipping time for freight items is 3-6 weeks, sometimes up to 8 weeks(and other times as quick as 1-2 days) WE DO NOT OFFER GREYHOUND SHIPPING Sales Tax Disclosure: PA residents and those picking up are subject to State sales tax of 6% Shipping: We do not sponsor or recommend any specific shippers. But do provide a list of frequently used shippers for your use as follows: The Packaging Depot(UPS/FedEx) 215 536 5554(normally smaller items) Plycon Group: online quote: plycongroup.com or 888 655 2664 Antique Express Delivery: 207 469 5363 TSC Moving: online quote: tscmoving.com or 888 219 6054 Rick Ships: 336 887 0065 Local pickup will be available as well from Thursday-Saturday 8am-4pm or by appointment at our showroom address located in Perkasie. PA
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Condition: Used
Location: Hatfield, United States
STYLE: Chippendale / Traditional.
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Location: Springfield, United States
Apple wood wasn’t an overly popular wood for cabinet making because the trunks don’t grow very wide, and most trees have an uninspiring grain pattern. ... moreThe admirable grain is again highlighted on the drawer faces and subconsciously draws your eyes front and center.
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Location: Cincinnati, United States
ANTIQUE CIRCA 1790 CHERRY INLAID CT. FEDERAL SECRETARY DESK ON BRACKET BASE Size: 42.5" wide x 94" high and 21" deep. This is a real beauty ... moreand not something we carry very often. This is a lovely cherry piece with the satinwood inlaid medallions. Highly decorative interior with dividers and drawers. Sits on a bold bracket dovetailed base. Old inventory numbers indicate that the piece was exhibited in a museum at some point. The crown shows old repair as does the molding on the desk lid. The pulls are old replacements. The finials are probably replacements. Some rose head nails are still evident on back boards. Really a fine investment piece. Please ask questions before bidding. Shipping is not free. Buyer to be shipper directly. Try for a quote. use our zip code 45226 and the ebay item# very easy. or we can\also try Great Boxes Pack and Ship Co. here in Cincinnati for a quote. Ask about our easy layaway plan. you pay 10% down and make payments as you can afford by the month. No interest is charged.
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Location: Springfield, United States
19TH CENTURY ANTIQUE PENNSYLVANIA WALNUT & TIGER MAPLE SHERATON BUTLERS DESK. The uppermost drawer that houses the desk has a beautiful Walnut face with ... morea Tiger Maple border around the edge. The bottom 3 drawers have bold grain Tiger Maple faces and the vertical stiles have the grain orientated perpendicular to the faces.
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Location: Lexington, United States
Antique Chippendale Style Drop Front Mahogany Desk. With carved slant front desk and claw ball feet note the dovetail case. Great construction in this ... morefine desk. A place where you can deal and be assured that there are NO REPRODUCTIONS!
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Location: Dayton, United States
Made from maple featuring a flip top that opens to a fan carved interior and multiple drawers for file storage. The case is constructed via hand dovetailed ... morejoinery featuring four drawers and original Batwing style hardware with serpentine bracket feet.
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Condition: Used
Location: Springfield, United States
19TH CENTURY ANTIQUE NEW ENGLAND SHERATON CHERRY & BIRDS EYE MAPLE BUTLERS DESK. The chest has a large upper butler's section that folds down on brass ... morearms. We don’t like to send nice people off with things tied to roof racks.
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Location: Roanoke Rapids, United States
38 1/2" W 20 1/4" D 40" H.
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Location: Addison, United States
Henkel - Harris J. Hancock Mahogany Georgian Secretary Desk # 680-185 Finish 29. Features upper part - cabinet. clean and functional drawer. with two ... moresolid wood shelf behind two arched beveled glass door - middle part - drop front secretary with interior organization include removable one door safe box.
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Location: Addison, United States
Court line. Middle part - drop front. open secretary desk with 3 small drawer and cubbies- bottom 5 dovetailed joined drawer adorned with polished brass ... moredrop bail pull. This secretary will be divided in 2 piece for easy transport and required simple assembly.
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Location: Springfield, United States
It is with that background we introduced this absolute treasure from the storied history of the state of Vermont. This particular butler's desk most likely ... moreoriginated in Western Vermont where at the turn of the 19th century talented cabinetmakers trained in New York City sought patrons for their work as competition in the city was high and demand for their skills was spreading all throughout the newly established states.
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Condition: Used
Location: Hatfield, United States
OFFICE CODE: 51490-BCET. light discoloration to back.
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Location: Springfield, United States
The cabinet has a well-defined crown with a n exceptionally rare Greek Key carving below the cove. A closely related Connecticut chest with similar Greek ... morekey carvings can be viewed online in Yale's collection (item # 1930.2276).
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Location: Hatfield, United States
STYLE: Chippendale / Traditional. We use individual white-glove freight carriers. They are not big national corporations. Bucks County Estate Traders.
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Condition: Used
Location: Hatfield, United States
STYLE: Chippendale. CONDITION REPORT : Clean Pre-Owned Condition. Mark on side.
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Location: Hatfield, United States
STYLE: Chippendale / Traditional.
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Location: Hatfield, United States
STYLE: Federal / Chippendale.
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Location: Hatfield, United States
Maddox Chippendale Block Front Cherry Secretary Desk& Bookcase. Signed by famous maker. Maddox of Jamestown, NY, this Chippendale block front design ... moresecretary desk with bookcase top is solid cherry. About 25 years old. The original finish is very well preserved with small scratches on the drop front, see photos. The removable bookcase top has convex glass panes in the doors, shelves have grooves to display plates if desired. Inside the desk are secret compartments plus small drawers and cubicles. When the locking drop front is opened. Supports automatically extend. Large lower drawers have dovetailed solid oak sides on this superior quality vintage furniture. Measurements are 38" wide. 23" deep, 73" tall and the desk top is 28" high. Item# L-S4316. Store Information. Payment methods, The Harp Gallery. 2495 Northern Rd. Appleton. WI 54914 Shipping& Handling, Buyer pays shipping. You can call us toll-free at(866) 733-7115 for shipping suggestions and help. Also. Sales tax, 5% sales tax applicable for WI buyers and customer pickup in Appleton. WI. Customer Service& Return Policy, Please call us toll-free at(866) 733-7115- We are only happy with satisfied customers! Return policy- 15% restocking fee and buyer pays return shipping. We also check email hourly. So you can email us at Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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2495.00
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Condition: Used
Location: Hatfield, United States
STYLE: Chippendale.
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Location: Hatfield, United States
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3275.00
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Condition: Used
Location: Springfield, United States
The butler's desk is raised on four finely turned legs which have been fitted with removable caster wheels. FEDERAL TIGER MAPLE COUNTRY BUTLER'S DESK ... moreCIRCA 1790 - 1810 WITH FULL WRITING INTERIOR. We perform this service without the cost of labor as an appreciation for your patronage.
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Location: Springfield, United States
FINE 19TH CENTURY BURLED WALNUT VICTORIAN LADIES SECRETARY DESK Bay Colony Antiques is delighted to offer you this wonderful mid 19th century early Victorian ... moreperiod burled walnut Ladies Desk. We just don't see these sweeties too much anymore. It has a double door short secretary cabinet and lift top writing top with four drawers in its interior. Its top is accented with a finely pierced carved back gallery. It stands on very nicely carved and flared tapered legs with casters concealed unto its wheel cups with a generous base stretcher. The desk is in excellent overall condition having never been touched or refinished. It still has whats left of its original leather top. It is being sold as you see it and an additional new leather top will be offered through our vendors or preferably leave it up to you. New leather tops are commonly available from numerous internet vendors. We would be happy to have our restoration man install your own top you provide us at the cost of this sale. These are extremely rare and choice 19th century desks and we are proud to be offering it in such nice original condition. It measures 30" long. 22" wide, 44" tall at the top of its secretary and 28" tall at its slant work top. PLEASE READ WELCOME TO BAY COLONY ANTIQUES Bay Colony Antiques is a dedicated group of New England antique dealers from Springfield. Massachusetts. We have a large inventory of fine antiques ranging from Early American, Federal, Chippendale, Empire, Centennial, Victorian, 20th Century custom mahogany, Art Deco and mid-century modern antique furniture along with decorative arts from across the globe. Our network of contacts and associates reaches across the United States. We strive to make your on-line buying experience as easy and pleasant as possible. If you require immediate assistance please do not hesitate to give us a call 413-285-8063 or 413-426-2396. If you would like to find about any number of our services including appraisals and restoration. Please ask us about our website for mor
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Condition: Used
Location: Springfield, United States
The upper drawer houses a butlers section with 6 interior drawers arranged in a 4 over 2 layout. The interior has 6 standard pigeon holes with a scalloped ... morescrolling pattern and 3 with a dramatic arch or steeple scrolling indicative of the area.
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Condition: Used
Location: Reading, United States
, this desk is incredible, the carving is stunning, this could be the focal point in any room heavily carved the sides have amazing carving the size of ... morethe desk at 42x32x20 is wonderful as many of these slant front desk are so large this one is the perfect size !
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Condition: Used
Location: Hatfield, United States
STYLE: Georgian / Chippendale.
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Condition: Used
Location: Hatfield, United States
STYLE: Chippendale. Age Appropriate Wear. They are not big national corporations. Bucks County Estate Traders. We use individual white-glove freight carriers.
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Condition: Used
Location: Hatfield, United States
STYLE: Chippendale. We use individual white-glove freight carriers. They are not big national corporations. Bucks County Estate Traders.
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995.00
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Condition: Unspecified
Location: Roanoke Rapids, United States
It is in good condition and very rich looking. The Secretary has four drawers each drawer has hand dove-tailed joints with brass hardware.
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Condition: Used
Location: Hatfield, United States
STYLE: Chippendale / Traditional.
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Condition: Unspecified
Location: Madrid, Spain
19TH CENTURY MAHOGANY WRITING TABLE CIRCA 1830 Search" Search Click to view supersized image Click to view supersized image Click to view supersized ... moreimage Click to view supersized image Click to view supersized image CLICK THE PHOTO, 45 CONTINUOUS YEARS OF DEALING. OUR REPUTATION COUNTS CONTACT IAN COLLINS Debenham Antiques Ltd 73 High Street. Debenham, Suffolk. IP14 6QS Mobile: 07715 006 415. Email ian@antiquefurniture.tv FREE DELIVERY TO ANYWHERE IN THE UK( MAINLAND ONLY) AT THE BUY IT NOW PRICE ONLY IF NOT BROUGHT AT THE BUY IT NOW PRICE PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR A QUOTE FOR TRANSPORT. 19TH CENTURY MAHOGANY WRITING TABLE CIRCA 1830 with two drawers on the front and two dummy drawers on the back HEIGHT: 29 1/2" WIDTH: 39" DEPTH: 24 3/4" All major credit and debit cards Cheques( cheques must be cleared before item is either collected or delivered) All payments must be cleared funds in our account before collection or delivery. Delivery can be arranged anywhere in the world but this is at a extra cost to the winning bidder. We do find our quotes very resemble and we do work hard to get the best price for our customers. For delivery's in the UK we can do in house but a small cost to the customer. Starting delivery cost in the UK £85 up to 100 miles from our location this is for larger items only. smaller items can be posted using TNT postage services. Remember. Your bid is a legal and binding contract, and we treat it as such. To help avoid legal action, please don't bid if you are not prepared to pay. By bidding you acknowledge you have read and understand all of our terms, conditions, shipping and other clauses in our auctions. Occasionally we must end an auction early due to an error in the listing, discovery of damage to an item, or sale of the item in our local store. We appreciate your understanding in these circumstances. We do our best to have a smooth transaction. To help us, you MUST make any special requests at the same time you make your payment! Otherwise, we cannot guaran
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Condition: Unspecified
Location: Springfield, United States
Defined by its flared columns, interesting allegoric keyhole cut sides, base stretcher and center top drawer. It's just a sweet original piece of the ... morehighest quality. Bay Colony Antiques is a dedicated group of New England antique dealers from Springfield, Massachusetts.
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Location: Springfield, United States
The double blank door secretary top has a very sophisticated interior with 2 over 7 drawer format, cubbies and divided work station drawer interiors. ... moreThe desk is finely detailed with cross banded inlays.
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Condition: Used
Location: Springfield, United States
This desk is crafted from the absolute best grade of Tiger Maple with a cross banded mahogany border that creates a nice visual effect. The desk is heavily ... moreinlaid and retains all of it’s original hardware aside from the lock on the upper doors.
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Location: Springfield, United States
This strong familiarity allows us to properly catalogue German and Austrian made pieces when the only identifying clues are the materials and construction ... moretechniques used in the execution of any given piece.
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Location: Hatfield, United States
STYLE: Chippendale. They are not big national corporations. Bucks County Estate Traders. Desk-H: 31 in.
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Condition: Used
Location: Springfield, United States
The desk is one piece which unusual to begin with and is made from the absolute best grade of Birds Eye Maple and a dark stained Cherry to contrast the ... morebright Maple. Because Vermont had an abundance of high quality local woods available, solid Birds Eye Maple boards were used for the drawer faces with the only veneered areas on the desk being the skirt and the lid.
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Location: Springfield, United States
In our experience when ten self appointed Seymour furniture scholars are asked for consensus the only thing that can be agreed upon is each feels they ... moreare superior to the other nine. This secretary desk is comprised of old growth Santo Domingan or Honduran mahogany with the finest cuts selected for veneers which adorn the front facing surfaces of the desk.
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Condition: Unspecified
Location: Hatfield, United States
~ Part of the 'Wallace Nutting Collection', by Drexel. A photo record is made and kept when the item first arrives to our facility before being stowed ... moreaway & listed for sale. We do like to point out any issues in the photos with a pen and/or list any issues there may be, as listed above in our.
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Location: Hatfield, United States
STYLE: Chippendale / Traditional.
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Location: Charlotte, United States
Solid mahogany with their Old Wood finish, brass hardware, crown moulding to top, brass keyhole escutcheons, and ogee bracket feet. Features upper bookcase ... morewith two lockable glass doors revealing two fixed wooden shelves.
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Condition: Used
Location: Springfield, United States
The desk is in exceptional condition and has recessed panel sides and a recessed panel back. Only a couple of these surface every year and most don’t ... morehave the paper label. The table itself is in exceptional condition and the paper label is near perfect; without a doubt one of the best surviving examples.
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Condition: Used
Location: Schaefferstown, United States
Please note. We have a very large collection of additional images of this piece available for your enjoyment below. Description: This listing is for a ... moreChippendale Period Slant Front Desk circa 1770-80. Salem Massachusetts, in the manner of John Chipman(b. 1746-1819) It features solid Cuban Mahogany case, each side crafted of a single solid plank, through-dovetailed at the top and dovetailed at the bottom. The slant front lid features an original keyhole escutcheon over what appears to be the original brass lock, falling onto arms that slide out with brass knobs- one original, the left one replaced. The open writing surface is clean, with what appear to be two original brass hinges, though curious patching is noted below flaking each hinge. Above the writing surface is a collection of nine small drawers, the centermost shell carved, each with brass knobs, below which a gallery of six pigeon holes rest in perfect symmetry. The case has four graduated drawers. Each of which feature period bail pull brass hardware flanking a replaced lock with original brass keyhole escutcheon. The drawers are hand dovetailed front and back, the front dovetails hidden behind applied cockbead molding. The drawers are yellow pine secondaries, the bottom being deeply chamfered along the perimeter to rabbet into the frame. They slide easily in and out of the case over replaced drawer runners, the drawer dividers running into the sides behind a mahogany facade, effectively hiding what are probably dovetail joints. The back of the case has all original backboards, though many nails are replaced. The molded apron features a carved shell drop down medallion in the center that mirrors the design of the middle drawer. The case rests over scroll cut bracket feet, each with an incredible flowing design in the manner of John Chipman. We do not believe the desk was executed in the shop of John Chipman. As his cases will typically feature exposed dovetail drawer dividers in the Newport manner, and the pidgeon-hole gallery will regularly featur
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Condition: Used
Location: Philadelphia, United States
Age : Early 19th Century. Condition :Very good antique condition being structurally sound with age appropriate signs of normal use as pictured. Working ... morelock and key for drawers. No key for lid. Overall very nice.
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Condition: Used
Location: Arlington, United States
The desk features intricate carvings and a Chippendale style, as well as antique brass handle finishes and brass handles. With more than five drawers ... moreand hidden storage, this piece is both functional and beautiful.
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Condition: Used
Location: Minneapolis, United States
Desk has 5 drawers total, 2 small ones on the top row, and 3 bigger ones below. Hutch is ornate with crown molding across the top, two glass doors decorated ... moreby aluminum diamond pattern, and opens up to reveal two shelves.
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Condition: Unspecified
Location: Tujunga, United States
Exceedingly rare Chippendale style Chest of drawers Secretary desk. This piece is an enigma! I have never seen a secretary desk flat faced as a drawer ... morechest! The desk portion is the 2nd drawer from the top which opens and pulls out with pigeon holes behind it.
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1800.00
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Condition: Used
Location: Deltona, United States
Solid mahogany with their Old Wood finish, brass hardware, crown moulding to top, and ogee bracket feet. Features upper bookcase with two lockable solid ... moredoors revealing two fixed wooden shelves. Lower desk is slant front and has four large lockable drawers of dovetail construction.
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Condition: Used
Location: Chadds Ford, United States
A late 20th century Ethan Allen Georgian Court collection Chippendale solid cherry drop front secretary desk with bookcase top. The secretary base features ... morefive drawers and a lockable drop front (key is included).
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2500.00
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Condition: Used
Location: Tolono, United States
R.J. Horner,Antique, Mahogany, Chippendale, Slantfront Desk, Carving and Gallery. Beautiful mother of pearl and brass inlay. The wood inlay veneer needs ... morea few minor repairs in places. Original brass gallery rail is intact.
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1950.00
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Condition: Used
Location: Kimberton, United States
CONDITION: Good original finish with minor nicks and scratches.
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1495.00
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Condition: Used
Location: Chadds Ford, United States
A late 20th century Statton Furniture Chippendle solid cherry secretary desk and bookcase top. The base unit features a locking drop front desk over three ... morelarge drawers and bracket feet. Circa 1985.
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1200.00
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Condition: Used
Location: Canaan, United States
This Chippendale style Slant Front Desk is made of Tiger and birdseye maple wood and probably dates to around 1860. The piece has great color and simple ... moreelegant form, probably from New England. Good Luck!
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Fine Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Mahogany Slant Front Desk c.1770
Please note. We have a very large collection of additional images of this piece available for your enjoyment below. Description: This listing is for a Chippendale Period Slant Front Desk circa 1770-80. Salem Massachusetts, in the manner of John Chipman(b. 1746-1819) It features solid Cuban Mahogany case, each side crafted of a single solid plank, through-dovetailed at the top and dovetailed at the bottom. The slant front lid features an original keyhole escutcheon over what appears to be the original brass lock, falling onto arms that slide out with brass knobs- one original, the left one replaced. The open writing surface is clean, with what appear to be two original brass hinges, though curious patching is noted below flaking each hinge. Above the writing surface is a collection of nine small drawers, the centermost shell carved, each with ... morebrass knobs, below which a gallery of six pigeon holes rest in perfect symmetry. The case has four graduated drawers. Each of which feature period bail pull brass hardware flanking a replaced lock with original brass keyhole escutcheon. The drawers are hand dovetailed front and back, the front dovetails hidden behind applied cockbead molding. The drawers are yellow pine secondaries, the bottom being deeply chamfered along the perimeter to rabbet into the frame. They slide easily in and out of the case over replaced drawer runners, the drawer dividers running into the sides behind a mahogany facade, effectively hiding what are probably dovetail joints. The back of the case has all original backboards, though many nails are replaced. The molded apron features a carved shell drop down medallion in the center that mirrors the design of the middle drawer. The case rests over scroll cut bracket feet, each with an incredible flowing design in the manner of John Chipman. We do not believe the desk was executed in the shop of John Chipman. As his cases will typically feature exposed dovetail drawer dividers in the Newport manner, and the pidgeon-hole gallery will regularly featur
American Chippendale Slant Front Desk, Boston or Salem Massachusetts c. 1770-90
American Chippendale Slant Front Desk over Scroll Cut Bracket Feet Salem or Boston. Massachusetts c. 1770-90 Item# 120201PUP05 Presenting some of the best of the American Chippendale Period. This fine slant front desk is crafted of solid Cuban Mahogany, each side crafted of a single solid plank, through-dovetailed at the top and dovetailed at the bottom. The slant front lid features an original keyhole escutcheon over what appears to be the original brass lock, falling onto arms that slide out with brass knobs- one original, the left one replaced. The open writing surface is clean, with what appear to be two original brass hinges, though curious patching is noted below flanking each hinge. Above the writing surface is a collection of nine small drawers. The centermost shell carved, each with brass knobs, below which a gallery of six pigeon ... moreholes rest in perfect symmetry. The case has four graduated drawers, each of which feature period bail pull brass hardware flanking a replaced lock with original brass keyhole escutcheon. The drawers are hand dovetailed front and back, the front dovetails hidden behind applied cockbead molding. The drawers are yellow pine secondaries, the bottom being deeply chamfered along the perimeter to rabbet into the frame. They slide easily in and out of the case over replaced drawer runners, the drawer dividers running into the sides behind a mahogany facade, effectively hiding what are probably dovetail joints. The back of the case has all original backboards. Though many nails are replaced. The molded apron features a carved shell drop down medallion in the center that mirrors the design of the middle drawer. The case rests over scroll cut bracket feet, each with an incredible flowing design in the manner of John Chipman(b. 1746-1819) We do not believe the desk was executed in the shop of John Chipman. As his cases will typically feature exposed dovetail drawer dividers in the Newport manner, and the pidgeon-hole gallery will regularly feature more intense scalloping- however,
Fine American New England Chippendale Ball & Claw Drop Front Desk, MA c. 1770-90
Fine American Chippendale Mahogany Ball and Claw Drop Front Desk Salem or Boston Massachusetts. C. 1770-90 Item# 120411EIU26 This listing is for a Fine Chippendale Period Ball and Claw Slant Lid Desk. Salem or Boston Area, Massachusetts circa 1770-90. It features wonderful dense grain solid board mahogany lid, rabbeting on both sides to complete the horizontal frame, lifting smoothly over replaced brass hinges and falling on two sliding mahogany lopers with original brass knobs to reveal a large writing surface and gallery of nine small drawers and four scalloped cubby holes. The drawers are each inscribed for where each belongs in the scheme of the desk, in pencil 1-9, and each is hand dovetailed with chamfered bottoms rabbeting into the drawer frame. The center drawer is a wonderful sunk 18-lobed shell carved design flowing into the two ... moredrawers below it in a form common in Massachusetts case pieces, each drawer face carved out of a solid piece of mahogany. The case is crafted of solid single boards of mahogany along each side. Dovetailed into the parallel-grained pine case bottom and through-dovetailed at the top. The back is constructed of three large pine boards, behind which a pine bar perpendicular to the boards to support the top to the bottom, dovetailed at both ends with a screw through the bottom. Carved solid molding runs along the bottom of the case with an applied scalloped skirt pendant at the center, reinforced from the back with rounded glued blocking. Each drawer is graduated. Each below larger proportionally to the one above, sliding in and out of the beaded frame. The white pine frame side rails are beaded on their top inner surfaces, dovetailed at the front and backs, the bottom boards running perpendicular to the case, chamfered along the edges and rabbeting into the frame. Each drawer has replaced batwing hardware with drilled holes close to the original holes, along with replaced locking hardware. There are no dust boards between drawers. Between each drawer, the beaded crossbars join the
Circa 1765 American Mahogany Kneehole Desk w/Chippendale Ball and Claw
PRE- AMERICA" Circa 1765 American Mahogany Kneehole Desk w/Chippendale Ball and Claw Provenance of New York. 15K Appraisal for Insurance/ Replacement Cost from Sothebys Excellent Condition except for damage on front of one drawer broken and deterioration of left back top. The approximate measurements are 34" Width x 21 1/4" Depth x 32 5/8" Height. From the ball and claw to the back is 22"
Antique American Flame Birch Fall Front Chippendale Desk ~ Central Virginia
Antique American Flame Birch Fall Front Chippendale Desk ~ Central Virginia Found in Central Virginia You or your shipper can pick it up at our live store in Covesville. 15 miles south of Charlottesville Virginia If you can’t come out and don’t have a shipper. See our “shippers” tab on our site for recommendations Has graduated drawers. A dovetailed case& bracketed base with its full height Dates from the late 1700s Measures 44 inches tall by 42 inches wide by 22 inches deep Item# 92213-1 Shows normal evidence of use. Wear& age ~ Good Condition*Item is for local pickup only. This is one of many items we are listing on eBay. We do not pack& ship ourselves. If you don’t have a shipper and don’t want to come yourself. We can recommend some delivery companies that our other customers have been happy with. Please let us know ahead ... moreof time when you are coming, so we can have it ready for you or your agent/shipper. If you or your agent/shipper wants to pick the item(s) up during our store hours, we will gladly store the item(s) for you for up to 30 days(after 30 days we charge $5.00 per item per day) As always. If you purchase an item& don’t like it for any reason when you arrive to pick it up, you would receive a friendly refund. If you just want to show up& see the item, before you bid/buy, we are located in Central Virginia, 15 miles south of Charlottesville in Covesville. Feel free to email us for directions& hours. All of these eBay items plus thousands of others are for sale at our “brick& mortar” store. If you don’t see the item you are looking for in our live store, it’s probably in one of three other places where we store eBay items, so please ask to see items, you’ve seen on eBay. Thanks, Sarah& Rick. Payment: Payment Is to be received within 7 days of auction end. We accept PayPal. 100% MONEY BACK GUARANTEE: If you are not happy with this piece for any reason. You can return it, in the same condition, within 14 days& we'll refund the item cost. Not to include any shippi
AMERICAN CHIPPENDALE (c.1770) CHERRY SLANT FRONT BUREAU
American Chippendale period cherry slant front bureau. Interior fitted with central prospect drawers. The upper drawer carved with fan and panel and lower drawer carved concentrically with upper drawer. Prospect drawers flanked by two document drawers each decorated with applied half columns further flanked on each side by three pigeon holes above three small drawers above lowest section including two flanking drawers and a central pigeon hole. Larger drawer section consists of four graduated drawers. Piece stands on original square bracket feet. Bottom apron decorated with fan carved inverted lunette. Piece fitted with replaced batwing handles and escutcheons. American c. 1770 36.5” wide x 20” deep x 41” tall. Buyer to pay shipping. Seller to arrange shipping including provide shipper(if necessary) Fixed shipping cost below is only an estimate.
18th century American country chippendale slant front desk
Country Chippendale slant front desk with great bracket feet. Left rear foot replaced. Sun faded top left. Old restoration. Local pick up in Incline Village NV[Lake Tahoe NV]
Fine antique American Federal inlaid Chippendale slant front desk secretary 1780
Very fine& important antique American inlaid mahogany slant fronted desk from Philidelphia. 1780 museum/investment quality! Very fine antique American slant front desk/secretary from Phildelphia 1780. A highly important investment quality desk excellent condition. The fall front enclosing the most exquisite inlaid interior, to the center is niche that is beautifully inlaid with fruitwoods& ebony& flanked by a pair of gilded& gessoed columns. The interior having a series of eleven'tiger' maple drawers& eight arched pigeon holes, at each side is a tambour/roll top enclosing two drawers each and two'secret' vertical file drawers. The fall front inlaid with satinwood stringing as are the four graduated drawers below, all of the drawers having the original brass handles& escutcheons, the secondary backboards& ... moredrawer linings all in white pine. C ondition is truly excellent, great size at 44.5" tall x 42" wide x 21.5" deep when closed x 37" when fall front is down. P lease e-mail or call me for low cost domestic& international shipping rates. A very fine& important antique American Philidelphia fall front inlaid desk dated 1780 investment/museum quality. Bid with confidence this desk is exactly as described& better than the pictures. Feel free to call me with any questions on 503-380-6452. I am starting this desk at a very modest amount and allowing the market to decide it's value. Sold without reserve to the highest bidder. Please note I arrange safe& secure economical shipping at cost delivered into your home. I ship all over the country& internationally and will provide the very best shipping rates. Bid with confidence all my objects are guaranteed as described and come with a no quibble money back guarantee.
Fine American Chippendale Ball & Claw Slant Front Antique Desk, Mass. c. 1770-90
CHEST OF DRAWERS ANTIQUE CHAIRS TABLES BRONZE SCULPTURES FINE PAINTINGS SCHOOL OF ORIGIN SUBJECT LAMPS. LIGHTING EXCEPTIONAL AMERICAN CHIPPENDALE MAHOGANY SLANT FRONT DESK OVER CLAW FEET Salem or Boston Massachusetts. C. 1770-90 Item# 120411EIU26 This very fine piece almost certainly originates from the Salem or Boston work centers in Massachusetts during the last quarter of the 18th Century. Circa 1770-90. The dense and beautifully grained solid mahogany used in the desk was clearly selected with great care, the smooth and undulating lines of the boards understated and subtle, flowing from one drawer to the next and ultimately into the slanting desk surface. This is constructed with a solid horizontal plank flanked by vertical strips affixed with glued groove and tenons, lifting smoothly over replaced brass hinges and resting on the projecting ... morelopers with original brass knobs to reveal a large writing surface and gallery of nine small drawers and four scalloped cubby holes. The drawers are each inscribed for where each belongs in the scheme of the desk, in pencil 1-9, and each is hand dovetailed with chamfered bottoms rabbeting into the drawer frame. The center drawer features a wonderful sunk 18-lobed shell carved design flowing into the two drawers below it, a design common to these work centers, each drawer face carved out of a solid piece of mahogany. The case is crafted of solid single boards of mahogany along each side. Dovetailed into the parallel-grained pine case bottom and through-dovetailed at the top. The back is constructed of three large pine boards, behind which a pine bar perpendicular to the boards to support the top to the bottom, dovetailed at both ends with a screw through the bottom. Carved solid molding runs along the bottom of the case with an applied scalloped skirt pendant at the center, reinforced from the back with rounded glued blocking. Each drawer is graduated. Each below larger proportionally to the one above, sliding in and out of the beaded frame. The white pine frame side rail
Early American Maple / Pine Chippendale Fall Front Desk 2nd Half 1700s ~Virginia
Early American Maple/ Pine Chippendale Fall Front Desk 2nd Half 1700s ~Virginia Found in Central Virginia near Charlottesville Is now located in Covesville VA or in a nearby storage barn(within a few miles) Or our other location. Tuckahoe Antiques on rt. 151, Nelson County, 15 miles away, near Wintergreen Resort If you need a shipper. See our shipping tab or ask for a link Please have someone email us a few days ahead. Before coming out, so we can have items organized& ready for pickup Measures 43” tall by 39” wide by 19” deep The brasses are probably not original but they look good Item# 62014-1 Shows normal evidence of use. Wear& age ~ Good Condition*Item is for local pickup only. This is one of many items we are listing on eBay. We do not pack& ship ourselves. If you don’t have a shipper and don’t want to come yourself. We ... morecan recommend some delivery companies that our other customers have been happy with. Please let us know ahead of time when you are coming, so we can have it ready for you or your agent/shipper. If you or your agent/shipper wants to pick the item(s) up during our store hours, we will gladly store the item(s) for you for up to 30 days(after 30 days we charge $5.00 per item per day) As always. If you purchase an item& don’t like it for any reason when you arrive to pick it up, you would receive a friendly refund. If you just want to show up& see the item, before you bid/buy, we are located in Central Virginia, 15 miles south of Charlottesville in Covesville. Feel free to email us for directions& hours. All of these eBay items plus thousands of others are for sale at our “brick& mortar” store. If you don’t see the item you are looking for in our live store, it’s probably in one of three other places where we store eBay items, so please ask to see items, you’ve seen on eBay. Thanks, Sarah& Rick. Payment: Payment Is to be received within 7 days of auction end. We accept PayPal. 100% MONEY BACK GUARANTEE: If you are not happy with this piece for any reason. You can r
General Bradshaw Antique American Period Chippendale Mahogany Fall Front Desk bx
General Bradshaw Antique American Period Chippendale Mahogany Fall Front Desk bx, Click to View Image Album Click to View Image Album Described& PhotographedBy: Cheryl hfa cbx Title General Bradshaw Antique American Period Chippendale Mahogany Fall Front Desk bx Description: From the estate of Major General Aaron Bradshaw. Jr. Among other commissions, General Bradshaw was the commanding general of Antiaircraft Artillery for the 5th and 7th Army Corps from 1943-1945. He was a commander in WWI, WWII, and the Korean War and his ancestors fought at the Gettysburg Battle. The case of this Mahogany desk is late 18th Century American, the feet have been replaced but are antique. Please see measurements below: Note the graduated drawers, and finely crafted dovetailing which is throughout the piece. This is mahogany with pine as a secondary wood. ... moreThis historic General Aaron Bradshaw Jr. 18th century desk is in overall good condition. Wear can be seen at the corners, however the interior drawers are artfully crafted and superb, with hardware intact. The feet were replaced at some point. There is a small key with the desk but it does not seem to function in the drawers. The drawers open and close well. We have kept our reserve conservatively under $1000 on this historic desk. More fine antiques, military collectibles and world class watches can be purchased in our online store. Type of Piece: Drop down or fall front desk Number of Items: 1 Total Weight: Est 100 lbs. Measurements or Size of Item(s) Case is 37 ¾ inches wide across the top. 20 ¾ inches deep. Excluding lower molding. The overall height is 43 ¾ inches including the 5 ¾ inch feet. Condition: Good with consideration of age. Stamping or Factory Markings: Unseen Estimated size of package: N/A Store pick up only. Item is too large. Heavy, or fragile for us to ship. Upon winning this piece, you must arrange shipping at your own expense or pick it up at our St. Petersburg, Florida showroom WITHIN 10 DAYS or you will be charged a storage fee of $
American Chippendale Walnut Antique Slant Front Desk, Pennsylvania c. 1790-1815
AMERICAN CHIPPENDALE WALNUT SLANT FRONT ANTIQUE DESK. PENNSYLVANIA Probably Delaware River Valley. Circa 1790-1815 Item# 1407JXE27P This is an outstanding example of late Chippendale from the Delaware River Valley region of Pennsylvania. The craftsman executing this work selected the walnut planks with great care. Utilizing a positively chaotic grain flow for the drawers and prospect door with a more symmetrical grain for the lid and sides of the case. Lifting over period brass hinges(possibly original) to rest firmly on projecting lopers reveals a rectangular prospect door flanked by document drawers and two-over-one drawers beneath four pigeon-hole letter slots. The document drawer sides are covered with period inscriptions. Much of it being accounting but also with a note in the same hand and pigment reading"August 4 1812" and ... morea somewhat illegible signature of"Ger Ryall Jr. The facade of the desk is composed of four graduated drawers with molded lipping and period brasses in the original holes(probably replacements) The drawers are constructed in the typical manner for this region. The frame of poplar with dovetails of the sides contained within the dovetails of the front and back, the bottom boards half-lapped and deeply chamfered along the edges to set in grooves along the sides and front with triangular glue blocks along the chamfered edges for permanence. The back edge is tacked with square forged iron nails. The interior of the case features three-quarter depth dust boards of yellow pine. These joined together with tongue-in-groove joinery that has long since separated and left gaps between sections. The underside of the desk is clean and solidly constructed with a large rectangular block inside each foot- the underside is apparently untouched and retains an illegibly signature in large strokes. The"B" J" or"R" that is so boldly represented on the underside is also found on the bottom of several drawers and both document drawers. The back of the desk is untouched ot
Fine American Chippendale Block Front Mahogany Antique Slant Front Desk c. 1770
VERY FINE AMERICAN CHIPPENDALE SLANT FRONT DESK WITH FITTED INTERIOR Probably Newburyport. Massachusetts c. 1770 Provenance from the Israel Sack Collection w/ original label signed by Israel Sack in top drawer Held in a single collection since 1931(provenance details available upon request) Item# 409LXI13S A remarkable work of art from the Newburyport area of Massachusetts. This fine American Chippendale desk is clearly executed by a craftsman of some skill. The case is joined in a manner typical of the work center, the top with tidy exposed dovetails along both sides, the bottom board likewise dovetailed into the sides of the case. The drawer blades are set into the sides of the case behind a thin applied stile on either side, these carved with raised edges to simulate cockbead molding around the drawers. The backboards are bevelled around ... moreall three edges to set flush against the back, affixed at regular intervals with mostly original iron sprigs. Each drawer is crafted with utmost precision and care, the complex blocked drawer sawn from a very thick board in a manner that leaves the drawer light and agile while the beautiful mahogany plank maintains strength and stability. These slide smoothly in and out of the case with little friction or wiggle. The lid lowers to rest on a pair of mahogany lopers revealing an attractive fitted interior with six pigeon-hole compartments over three small drawers over two large drawers and an open storage compartment flanked by a pair of blocked drawers with half-shell carvings. A pair of document drawers flank the middlemost pigeon-hole and drawer, these with beautiful turned columns closely related to the Newburyport work center, one inscribed"William Holker/ Mooney's Block Water Street" The entire case rests over ogee bracket feet and conforming stepped molding, the lower 1 3/4" of all feet having been replaced in the early 20th century. The majority of the feet blocking is untouched and original, retaining a nearly black level of oxidization and hand tooli
Fine American Chippendale Ball & Claw Footed Antique Slant Front Desk, c. 1770
EXCEPTIONAL AMERICAN CHIPPENDALE MAHOGANY SLANT FRONT DESK OVER CLAW FEET Salem or Boston Massachusetts. C. 1770-90 Item# 211CKJ26F This very fine American Chippendale desk almost certainly originates from the Salem or Boston work centers in Massachusetts during the last quarter of the 18th Century. The dense and beautifully grained solid mahogany was clearly selected with great care. The smooth and undulating lines of the boards understated and subtle, flowing from one drawer to the next and ultimately into the slanting desk surface. The desk top is constructed with a solid horizontal plank flanked by groove-and-tongue vertical strips, lifting smoothly over period replaced brass hinges and resting on the projecting lopers with original brass knobs to reveal a large writing surface and gallery of nine small drawers and four scalloped cubby ... moreholes. The drawers are each inscribed for where each belongs in the scheme of the desk, in pencil 1-9, and each is hand dovetailed with chamfered bottoms rabbeting into the drawer frame. The center drawer features a wonderful sunk 18-lobed shell carved design flowing into the two drawers below it, a design common to these work centers, each drawer face carved out of a solid piece of mahogany. The case is crafted of solid single boards of mahogany along each side. Dovetailed into the pine case bottom and through-dovetailed at the top. The back is constructed of three large pine boards laid horizontally and half-lapped, behind which a pine support runs perpendicular to the boards, dovetailed at both ends with a screw through the bottom. Carved solid molding runs along the bottom of the case with an applied scalloped skirt pendant at the center, reinforced from the back with rounded glued blocking. Each drawer is graduated. Each below larger proportionally to the one above, sliding in and out of the beaded frame. The sides of the drawer frame are channelled with raised beading, a detail that is seen on high-grade work from Massachusetts. They exhibit tight well-formed dovetailin
Antique Chippendale 19 Drawer Walnut Slant Front Desk American circa 1700's
For your Bidding consideration in this Auction is an Antique Walnut(the estate I acquired this from said it was walnut. Another person said it may be mahogany so please view photos) Slant Front Desk. In researching the desk, a very similar desk recently sold on Ebay and was stated to have been made circa 1770 in Philadelphia which is where I am getting my estimated date and place of manufacture from as in all of my research it most closely resembles that one. Please view photos to determine for yourself an estimate of age and manufacturer dating. The desk has 2"Secret" compartments, one is hidden as a false bottom in one of the drawers, the other hidden in the cabinet beneath one of the drawers/ May be others I haven't found. Note the large 4 bottom drawers are graduated in size and pencil numbered. Following are the dimensions: ... moreHeight: 44 inches Width: 39 3/4 inches Depth: 20 1/2 inches Weight: estimate 100-125 pounds. I do not have a good way to weigh it so this is just an estimate The condition for age overall is good. A few things to note is there are as follows: one of the brass key hold covers is missing. May have had a hinged door inside the cabinet at top, there is a very old"mouse hole" finger notch in the top drop front section giving easy access to open the desk, one of the decorative drawers inside the top section of the cabinet is missing the front and sides. I do not have a key for it. May also show a few other scratches and age related dings but overall a very solid, beautiful desk. I am offering this as pick up only as I have never packed a piece of furniture like this and would be nervous about not packing it correctly for shipping. I do work with a local UPS Store who does an excellent job though so am confident they will do a great job for you or you can pick it up or have your own shipper come and pick it up. I can deliver it to the UPS Store for a nominal $25 fee for gas& time(they are 30 miles from me) and you can make the shipping arrangements directly with them(
C1800 AMERICAN SECRETARY DESK BUREAU COUNTRY CHIPPENDALE CHERRY ANTIQUE CABINET
I will ship anywhere! A beautiful diminutive American solid cherry two piece secretary bookcase bureau with a cabinet section.possibly a country linen press?is up for auction fresh from a Charleston estate sale. There is the two door and two drawer top section over four drawers in the base section. The two doors are paneled. All of the hardware is original as are the lock sets. There is one original key. The drawers will also lock. I did not add a photo of the hand planed back boards but have such if anyone is interested. The top of the base opens up to reveal a nice work section. All of the drawers are hand dovetailed. The four shaped bracket feet are a combination of extensions of the sides and applied feet in the front. This is an exceptional American piece which is probably out of New England around the turn of the 18th century. It is ... morefrom the Andrew Crispo estate and was purchased from Eve Stone and Son Antiques which at the time was a well known dealer in an antiques gallery in New York City around 1989 and has been in storage more most of that time. Measurements are as follows: Height to top = 60 1/4" Height to top of surface = 31 1/8" Width of the base = 35 3/4" Width of top = 32 1/2" Depth at base with"desktop" open = 23" Depth at base with desktop closed = 17 1/4" Depth of just the top = 12" Please email your city. State and zip code for a SHIPPING QUOTE. I use several antique blanket wrap shippers who respond quickly to my requests for quotes. Most of these shippers can be paid directly as shipping is not a profit center for me. I am thankful to have good and reasonably priced shippers. Of course, there are a few states which are harder and then we have a few less options. But I will do all I can to help with the shipping arrangements.
AMERICAN C1830 SECRETARY DESK BUREAU COUNTRY CHIPPENDALE CHERRY ANTIQUE CABINET
I will ship anywhere! If interested in a Buy it Now price. Please let me know! A beautiful diminutive American solid cherry two piece secretary bookcase bureau with a cabinet section.possibly a country linen press?is up for auction fresh from a Charleston estate sale. There is the two door and two drawer top section over four drawers in the base section. The two doors are paneled. All of the hardware is original as are the lock sets. There is one original key. The drawers will also lock. I did not add a photo of the hand planed back boards but have such if anyone is interested. The top of the base opens up to reveal a nice work section. All of the drawers are hand dovetailed. And all surfaces were hand planed. The four shaped bracket feet are a combination of extensions of the sides and applied feet in the front. This is an exceptional American ... morepiece which is probably out of New England just after the turn of the 18th century. It is from the Andrew Crispo estate and was purchased from Eve Stone and Son Antiques which at the time was a well known dealer in an antiques gallery in New York City around 1989 and has been in storage more most of that time. Measurements are as follows: Height to top = 60 1/4" Height to top of surface = 31 1/8" Width of the base = 35 3/4" Width of top = 32 1/2" Depth at base with"desktop" open = 23" Depth at base with desktop closed = 17 1/4" Depth of just the top = 12" These old handmade cabinets are harder and harder to find in original condition! Please email your city. State and zip code for a SHIPPING QUOTE. I use several antique blanket wrap shippers who respond quickly to my requests for quotes. Most of these shippers can be paid directly as shipping is not a profit center for me. I am thankful to have good and reasonably priced shippers. Of course, there are a few states which are harder and then we have a few less options. But I will do all I can to help with the shipping arrangements.
Rare American Chippendale Mahogany Oxbow Slant Front Antique Desk, Boston c 1760
EXCEEDINGLY FINE AMERICAN CHIPPENDALE OXBOW DESK OVER BALL AND CLAW FEET Boston. Massachusetts c. 1760-80 Retaining original brasses. Feet and chalk inscription to underside Item# 411MKP15V A remarkable work of art. This fine American Chippendale slant front desk features the very desirable"oxbow" or"serpentine" facade cherished in the best pieces. Hewn from incredibly thick mahogany logs, these drawers are sawn into shape with a continuous plank to achieve the fluid movement found in the case. The top drawer is particularly difficult to execute, as this retains much more of the mahogany and not only serpentines with the case but also is faceted along the top edge. Retaining it's brilliant polished brass batwing hardware, the desk remains in an outstanding state of preservation. The drawer structures are untouched. ... moreEven the applied runners remaining original to the case. These are crafted in the typical manner for the Northern Shore of Massachusetts- the pine frame is dovetailed along the front and back, the bottom deeply chamfered and set into rabbets in the sides of the drawer over which a thin pine runner is applied to create the groove. They slide easily in and out of the case over a few original and several replaced interior case runners, these nailed to the case from the inside. The drawers are divided by drawer blades with raised edges to simulate cockbead molding, affixed into the sides of the case on either end with open dovetails; as economical craftsmen, only a few inches of mahogany line the front of the drawer blade, which is backed by several inches of pine. The interior is somewhat typical of the region. Having a stepped interior with a central half-shell carved drawer over a conforming blocked front drawer flanked by document drawers and three pigeon-hole letter compartments. The outer pigeon-hole valances are actually hidden drawers, each crafted with uncompromising workmanship of tiny dovetails to match the other drawers. There are a total of seven other small drawers of