AMERICAN EMPIRE MAHOGANY SECRETARY BOOKCASE,early 19th century, in two parts, made by cabinetmaker C. Fox early 19th century, made by cabinetmaker C. Fox. Flared cornice above columnar pilasters with Gothic arch glazed door panels opening to three shelves; drop-front desk with gilt tooled leather desk top which opens to four bird's eye maple drawers above pigeonholes and one centered door with escutcheon ; door flanked by two red leather faux book spines signed by the cabinetmaker "C. Fox"; lower section features three graduated drawers flanked by full columnar pilasters on Flemish C-scroll feet - 103 1/2 in. x 47 in. x 22 1/4 in. Estimate $1,000-1,400
