A HEPPLEWHITE STYLE INLAID ROSEWOOD AND MAPLE SECRETARY BOOKCASE, ENGLISH, CIRCA 1930-1960, the broken swan neck pediment centering a reed carved panel and flanked by urn form finials painted with swag and tassels, in the Adams taste, over molding and a wide frieze, above two Gothic style astragal glazed doors, surmounting a fall front frieze drawer, opening to an interior with a central inlaid drawer centering a lion's mask pull fitted for letter storage, within two turned engaged columns, flanked by envelope storage, over two concave drawers with triple faux drawer facades, above a shaped gilt tooled inset green leather writing surface, above two inset panel veneered cupboard doors, raised on splayed legs, and joined by a serpentine skirt. Height: 90" Width: 31" Depth: 16 3/4" NOTE: Mahogany and Oak secondary woods.

Mild veneer losses throughout, some veneer possibly replaced, wear at escutcheons, possibly replaced, finials have rubbing, the central finial with a break and apparent previous repairs, cracking where central rail under drawer meets stiles, lower back panel missing, various surface scratches, dents and wear throughout, overall in fair to good condition, wear commensurate with age and use.

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