Classical Bookcase and Writing Table with Birdseye
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Description
American Classical Period Bookcase on Writing Table, mahogany and birdseye maple with poplar and white pine secondary woods. Top section features a molded cornice atop a figured veneered frieze, with carved columns flanking two glazed and double arched doors. Doors open to reveal a interior fitted with seven side by side compartments, each with arched tops veneered in bird's eye maple, over two shelves, over two shallow drawers flanking a center writing surface that pulls down and folds out. One side drawer is fitted for pens and inkwells. Lower section has a two side by side drawers, each with round brass pulls, and a double pedestal base with plain center stretcher and four acanthus and paw carved feet. 64 1/2" H x 36 3/4" W x 21 1/4" D. Possibly Baltimore, circa 1835.
Condition
Scattered veneer losses and replacements, most noticeably to mullion exteriors, desk corners, and area just below doors. Replaced pulls with old patches around pulls. Back edge of drawer bottom of right drawer possibly an older replacement. Older refinish, top appears original to base.
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Classical Bookcase and Writing Table with Birdseye
Estimate $1,200 - $1,800
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