1870-90 Empire "Flamed Mahogany" Drop-Front Secretary Desk
1870-90 Empire "Flamed Mahogany" Drop-Front Secretary Desk
This masculine "Flamed" mahogany hand-crafted secretary is a heavy, well-crafted desk. The details in the mahogany have a striking effect, capturing one's focus with one sweet detail after another. As with all drop-front secretaries from this era, there are numerous cool "cubby holes" within the drop-front area.
Pieces like this are RARE in original condition. Find another one, as they say.
The construction is very solid, the design striking and the piece is ALL original. Nothing is missing. The cabinets and drawers all have their ORIGINAL HARDWARE -- which is important. All of the original hinges and screws are there. All of the original drop-front and drawer locks are there and working. The original key is no longer present, but replacements are easily obtained online. No deficits! Crafted during the late 1800s, this old gent would be the TOP feature in ANY room. It came from a grand old home but has been carefully stored for many, many years.
SALE PRICE: $1,400.00
The photos show that this secretary is a unique and lovely piece from "back in the day" and you really have to see it to appreciate it. Once opened, the accented doors and hidden compartments make this desk as serviceable now as it was when Grover Cleveland was President!
MEASUREMENTS and DETAILS: The pictures give an idea of the size but the piece is 41 inches wide, 41 1/2 inches tall and 21 inches deep, when closed. When open, it is 37 inches deep.