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Semi Antique Figured Wood Secretary Chest On Chest for Restoration

About the Item

The classic lines with a cornice on top and canted corners with ribbed supports. The upper chest with three over three graduated dove-tail constructed drawers. The middle and lower drawers with compartments. The lower case with a fall front secretary with a green tooled leather writing surface, drawers and compartments with doors over two long drawers. All with brass bat wing bales. Raised on bracket feet. Lacking a key. H. 75", W. 41", Depth 21 1/2" Condition: Restoration recommended, Please see the photos for details of the condition.There are veneer, finish and wood losses including trim sections and wear to the leather. The top chest with mark on the first long drawer, top right drawer front with replaced bottom corner, middle long drawer with vertical stable age crack, stable age cracks on the right side, lower chest with stable age cracks to the secretary drop and wear inside, loss to the center right corner molding, and loss to the back left corner molding.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 75 in (190.5 cm)Width: 41 in (104.14 cm)Depth: 21.5 in (54.61 cm)
  • Style:
    Georgian (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Replacements made. Repaired: One of the front drawer panels exhibits a replaced square of veneer and the front left side-facing leg may be a replacement. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Bridgeport, CT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 2360351stDibs: LU1755236713312

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