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New England Hepplewhite Step Back Tambour Flip Top Secretary Desk

$5,440
$6,80020% Off
£4,093.48
£5,116.8520% Off
€4,732.38
€5,915.4720% Off
CA$7,681.44
CA$9,601.8020% Off
A$8,328.93
A$10,411.1620% Off
CHF 4,420.06
CHF 5,525.0820% Off
MX$102,581.32
MX$128,226.6520% Off
NOK 54,783.90
NOK 68,479.8720% Off
SEK 51,703.40
SEK 64,629.2520% Off
DKK 35,323.63
DKK 44,154.5420% Off

About the Item

American Hepplewhite tambour secretary flip top desk. Composed of mahogany solids and figured mahogany veneers along with contrasting patterned string inlays and rosewood cross banding. The case has three graduated cock beaded drawers fitted with oval stamped brass back plates and cast brass bail drawer pulls. The secretary centers on a prospect door flanked by tambour doors opening to two stacked drawers over two pigeon hole compartments. American, New England, circa 1790.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 50.75 in (128.91 cm)Width: 38.62 in (98.1 cm)Depth: 20.75 in (52.71 cm)
  • Style:
    Hepplewhite (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1790-1799
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1790
  • Condition:
    Desk is in excellent condition and all wood surfaces have been cleaned and polished. There is a slight warp to the edge of the top board on the right side of the case due to shrinkage over time (see photos). Wear commensurate with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Kenilworth, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 38391stDibs: LU6534228337042

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