Secretary
The secretary has two glass doors that opens up to three shelves… underneath that, a door opens forward which reveals several slots for letters/mail. In the middle of those slots is a door with a knob that opens up the door. Underneath the slots are three additional drawers that pull open. Underneath the door that slides open, there are three large drawers. Also, I have the original keys that open up the two glass panels which are surrounded by wood framing.
This belonged to my great grandmother. What I remember is, my grandmother telling me she would use the secretary to do her schoolwork as a young child.
Inherited
Maybe
Hi Paula,
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Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A vintage Colonial Revival style mahogany desk-and-bookcase
American or English, first half 20th Century
In two pieces, the upper with broken swan's neck pediment centering a finial plinth over two glazed and mullioned cabinet doors opening to a shelved interior, the lower section with slant-lid desk opening to a divided interior with pigeon holes and prospect door over three short drawers, the lower case fitted with three long drawers, all on straight bracket feet.
(DIMENSIONS)
CONDITION: wear appears to be commensurate with age and use.
PROVENANCE: inherited
$500-800*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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