English Carved Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, 19th c., the stepped crown over double mullioned glazed doors, above a cylinder desk, opening to a birds eye maple interior fitted with cubby holes and drawers, and a slide out writing surface with three gilt tooled leather writing surfaces, the center hinged for storage, over double cupboard doors flanked by reeded pilasters, H.- 99 in., W.- 46 in., D.- 27 in.

Condition consistent with age and use. Height 99 in. Width 48 in. Depth 26 in. Shrinkage crack to cylinder. Curved reeded wood on proper left of cylinder has pulled away from the side. Would benefit from restoration. Normal wear and tear, scuffs and scratches. Interior has wear to leather inset panels, small burn mark and no shelves for top. No key present. A stately piece. __________________________________________________________________________ ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD "AS IS." NO STATEMENT REGARDING CONDITION OF ANY ITEM, WHETHER IT IS MADE ORALLY AT THE AUCTION OR ANY OTHER TIME, OR IN WRITING IN THE CATALOGUE OR ELSEWHERE, SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE A WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION, OR ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITY