Beautiful two-piece slant-front secretary cabinet, featuring three dovetailed drawers and a gilt-embossed leather writing surface with ample storage, including two secret compartments hidden behind leather faux-book spines; the upper bookcase finished with paneled doors and a dentil-molded crown. Keys included; c. Early 19th Century. Dimensions: (Assembled, desk closed) H 82.5" x W 45.5" x D 25" ; With writing surface extended, cabinet measures 37.5" deep. Condition: Previously restored; old repair to one bracket foot at back; a few old stress cracks to side panels, splits and patch repairs to veneer. True antique patina throughout, including spots of ink soiling, old dings and gouges, a few chips and small losses to trim; wear to leather surface.

All the items in this auction remain at our Gallery in Norwalk, CT for pickup or shipping. Items must be picked up in the time frame of Thursday, November 30th - Friday, December 8th, WEEKDAYS ONLY 9am-5pm. We will offer in-house shipping to the Contiguous USA for select smaller items in this sale, please contact us prior to bidding for a quote as purchases are not contingent on shipping. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be requested via email. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Westport Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.