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Boldly Inlaid Federal Period Portsmouth, N H Secretary American
Ca. 1790
A dazzler with contrasting feather patterned branch birch and mahogany. Even the front feet and facing of the writing surface supports are inlaid. Bold inlaid patriotic shields inlaid in the center of the long drawers. The edge of the writing surface and the upper section have a complicated patterned inlay I have seen on many Southern New Hampshire
Federal forms. The writing surface has new wool baize installed.
Price
$19,500
Condition
Very good + antique condition. Retains much of an early finish
that has been cleaned and lightly French polished over. Only minor repairs and small wood replacements. The long drawer pulls are period but not original and the door locks are missing
Measurements
Height: 56" Width/Length: 40.5" Depth: 21.5"
Specifications
Number of items: 1 Materials/Technique: Cherry, white pine, mahogany and misc. Brass pulls. Reference: 1006078335352
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