My mother inherited secretary upon her mothers passing and used for years until her passing two years ago. She explained that the secretary was given to her mother by her father as an anniversary gift sometime in the mid 1930's. The item was bought new. It is constructed using early twentieth century mass production methods fromĀ Cherry wood stained to appear like manogany. Not sure what style they were trying to copy but as you can see by photos it isĀ a formal design. The top can be removedĀ w/o difficultyĀ for ease of moving.Ā Both top and bottomĀ have an outward curve. Top style has scroll inlay of unknown wood.Ā The glass in the 2 doors on theĀ topĀ are single curveĀ pane for each door and have intriquiteĀ muttons applied over them. Top piece has three curved shelves 10 inches deep at center. Bottom is also curved toĀ compliment top piece and has slant top which folds out to become writing surface and is supported by two styles which automatically extend when top is opened. Interior of "desk" has 4 slots (1 large slot and 3 small slots)Ā on either side of cubby hole w/ door. Below the three smaller slots on each sideĀ are a single drawer. This whole assembly can be removed if desired. Below "desk" is threeĀ large curved drawers. Front and sides of drawers are solid wood withĀ mahogany veneerĀ plywoodĀ as well as back of top and bottom pieces.Ā Entire secretary sits on scroll work base w/carved legs.Ā
Category
General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium
Cherry wood stained dark mahogany and mahogany veneer plywood
Distinguishing marks
None
Condition
Good
Date Period
between 1920's-1930's
Size and dimensions of this item
Top: 36" h x 33" w x 10" d ; Bottom: 41" h x 33" w x 19" d
Weight
unk
Long Description
History
Bought for maternal Grandmother in the mid 1930's and upon her passing, was given to my mother. My mother bequeathed it to me upon her passing
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
NA......inherited
For Sale?
No