Desks

A Queen Anne/George I Secretary Bookcase

A very fine Queen Anne or early George I secretary bookcase in walnut and burled walnut. The top section with replaced Vauxhall type glass probably exactly copying the original. The inside with folio divisions, shelves and many serpentine drawers. The bottom with four drawers, a slant front exposing a secret sliding compartment, velvet writing surface and serpentine drawers. The drawers featherbanded, with early but replaced brasses. The feet and finials are also replaced. A marvelous example. SOLD

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George II desk

A fine George II desk in walnut. The interior features a well for storing items and the usual configuration of drawers. Some of the brass is original. $2000.00 Canadian SOLD

 

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