Antique bowfront secretary bookcase with originalĀ bowed glass.Ā Has 4 adjustable shelves and a drop down desk top that is hinged.Ā 3 drawers below secretary top drawer has a rounded front.Ā Above the bookcase and secretary are 2Ā original beveled edge mirrors with carved design above.Ā The secretary front has a carved tree design.Ā Ā Plain feet that are on rollers.Ā The case was refinished by my grandfather about 40 years ago.Ā The lock face plate on the bookcase appears to be a replacementĀ and was probably done at the time of the refinishing.Ā The top has a carved design with a curved trim that is attached to each side of the carving.Ā There is a small shelf above the secretary that is supported by a small turned post and also a turned post under the center front of the top of the case.Ā Ā The secretary has a small drawer and 2 pigeon holes above it and 2 moreĀ to the left and 2 on the right side to hold stationary.Ā It also has a curved pen shelf on the left side beside the pigeon holes.Ā Ā Ā
Category
General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium
Oak
Condition
Good
Date Period
Late 1800's
Size and dimensions of this item
38" x 73"
Long Description
History
Family piece that I recieved from my grandmother born in 1907 that had belonged to her parents. Was probably aquired when they lived in Ohio.
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For Sale?
No