Federal Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Secretary Bookcase, possibly Massachusetts, early 19th cent...

Federal Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Secretary Bookcase, possibly Massachusetts, early 19th century. The upper case crowned with pedimented cornice supporting three urn-turned finials on plinths and matched veneer frieze between bead molding, over two glazed and mullioned doors, each with three pointed arches in through-tenoned frames, opening onto interior of two adjustable shelves, the bottom of case containing a string-inlaid prospect door flanked by tambour doors opening onto column of two drawers over three valanced compartments; resting on molded top of lower case with leaf across front opening to form desk surface, over case with cockbead-molded lopers and four graduated drawers with string-inlaid and veneered fronts, fitted with brasses press-molded to depict a shepherd warding off a wolf and impressed '1956' on bails, all raised on French feet with serpentine skirt and returns, (restoration), excluding finials, 88cm wide, 48cm deep, 195cm high (35in wide, 19 1/4in deep, 77in high). For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing