Maker: Attributed to William HookOrigin: Salem, MassachusettsDate: Circa 1810-1820Period/Style: American Late Federal, Salem SchoolMaterials: Mahogany, highly figured mahogany veneer, pumpkin pine secondary wood, brass hardware, and metal locksForm: Bowfront dressing bureau with two-drawer superstructureDescription: An exceptional American Late Federal mahogany dressing bureau attributed to William Hook, Salem, Massachusetts, circa 1810-1820. The gently bowed two-piece case has a set-back superstructure containing two shallow drawers above four graduated long drawers, their fronts veneered with dramatically bookmatched figured mahogany. Outset front columns combine closely spaced reeding, bold spiral turning, and ring-turned tapering feet. A shaped scalloped skirt, brass rosette pulls, and escutcheons complete the facade. Broad pine backboards and finely dovetailed drawers retain remarkably clean, almost untouched, warm pumpkin-pine interiors.Dimensions: 46 in. H, 42 in. W, 20 in. D.Shipping note: While Stevens Auction Company does not provide packing and shipping services, we do have a list of recommended third-party shippers to assist you in shipping to and from our facility. Please note that property must be removed from our premises within fifteen (15) days following the auction. Property not removed within this time frame is subject to a storage charge of $10 per day per item as outlined in our terms and conditions. Please review our website, stevensauction.com, for a list of recommended shippers and other information. Please contact us at info@stevensauction.com if you require further assistance.

Condition: Retains an old polished, likely refinished exterior surface with scattered scratches, abrasions, finish wear, darkening. The top and projecting case surfaces have marks and edge wear. Figured veneers exhibit minor shrinkage and small cracks.. Brass rosette pulls and escutcheons appear period. Pine drawer interiors and broad backboards remain notably clean and largely undisturbed, with age-related scratches, oxidation, small holes, and surface wear.