A William & Mary walnut double dome secretary bureau circa 1710

In two parts, the upper section with molded cornice, over two arched doors revealing a series of twelve drawers and two compartments, the lower section with slant front revealing fitted interior, over long drawer, over two short drawers, over two long drawers, molded base on bun feet.

(H: 80 in. W: 40 in. D: 22 3/4 in.)

Provenance

Property formerly in the collection of Christine O. Groves Burton (1893-1973), Baltimore, Maryland
Thence by descent to the present consignor.

Note

The majority of the items from this collection were acquired or ordered by Christine O. Groves (Burton) to furnish her home, built 1922, a Colonial Revival stucco mansion located at 225 Northway, Baltimore, Maryland. The house still stands.

nice appearance overall, presents well; the veneer with some expected signs of wear commensurate with age and use- including some occasional rippling or puckering / splitting, some occasional patches; replaced brasses throughout, with some visible evidence of former; replaced hinges and lock to door, and replaced / repositioned hinges to slant front; slant front with subtle warping; top-most long drawer on base with missing dividers, with evidence that it once had them; bun feet possibly replaced; includes key