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Kindel Winterthur Collection Mahogany Goddard Townsend Secretary Writing Desk
About the Item
Kindel Winterthur Collection Mahogany Goddard Townsend Blockfront Secretary Writing Desk. Made from mahogany with a high sheen finish. This exception example of a late 18th century piece features an ornately scalloped slant front over three graduated dovetailed drawers with solid brass batwing hardware. The dropfront opens to 17 additional drawers and pigeon holes. The secretary is supported by bracket feet.
The original of this Mahogany desk and bookcase, made for the Updyke family in the 1770s, is one of ten block-fronted examples crafted by members of the Townsend and Goddard families of Kingston and Newport, Rhode Island. Block fronting, or the raised-recessed-raised triad of panels with the shell as an integral part of each, is considered to be uniquely American. The last one remaining in private hands was sold at Christie’s on June 3, 1989 for $12.1 million, a world record-breaking price. The hand carving represents 37 hours by meticulous Kindel artisans to achieve the beautiful and precise look of the original.
Dimensions:
26" x 46" x 42"h
- Creator:Kindel Furniture (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 42 in (106.68 cm)Width: 46 in (116.84 cm)Depth: 26 in (66.04 cm)
- Style:Federal (In the Style Of)
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Late 20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Good Vintage Condition; Gently Used.
- Seller Location:Dayton, OH
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