Hepplewhite Mahogany Secretary Desk (Providence, RI, circa 1790)

Stunning and majestic hepplewhite figured mahogany and mahogany veneer secretary desk, with arched cove molded pediment with brass bezel framed round inset mirror, above a cabinet section with richly crossbanded interlaced mahogany mullions, set on a tambour desk section with arcaded cubbys and drawers with fold down writing board, above three graduated drawers set on square tapering legs. Rich crossbanded herringbone veneer patterns overall and original lion mask brasses. Probably Providence, RI, circa 1790-95.

39 3/4" wide, 20" deep, 103" high

Thomas Schwenke, Inc.

About Us Thomas Schwenke, Inc. is a specialist firm dealing primarily in authentic original furniture of the American Federal period. The Thomas Schwenke, Inc. inventory features an array of Federal furnishings, including dining tables and…

 

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