RARE AND EXCEPTIONAL CHINA TRADE THREE-PART BOOKCASE SECRETARY
Circa 1850
In dramatically contrasting teak and ebony, with brass inlay, inset brass bail hardware and brass carrying handles at the sides of all three sections. Slightly recessed upper bookcase section with two doors inset with intricate brass wire mesh panels and five movable dividers on the interior. Middle section with a full-width drop-down desk above a pair of half drawers. Interior with a gold-bordered black leather writing surface, a locking door, an open compartment, and several drawers and divided sections. Lower section with two full-width drawers and turned and shaped ebony feet. A rare, sophisticated and handsome form, with rounded front corners, grooved moldings, fancy decorative patterns on the front edges of interior components, etc.
Height 66.5". Width 44.5". Depth 20.25".

Repairs (and repaint) made to black moldings. Repair made to upper portion’s right door at the lock. Desk hinges replaced. The absence of a condition report does not imply an object is free of defects. All items may have normal signs of age and wear commensurate with their
age; these issues will likely not be mentioned in the condition report. Please contact Eldred's before the auction with any condition questions. Questions about condition will not be answered after purchase. Condition reports are provided as a courtesy, and we are not responsible for any errors or omissions. Important note on frames: Frames are not guaranteed to be in the same condition as they are in the item photograph. Due to handling and shipping, many frames, especially antique ones, are prone to losses. If you have questions about the condition of a frame, please contact us prior to the auction.