GEORGIAN MAHOGANY SLANT-FRONT SECRETARY BOOKCASE,18th century, in two sections. Upper section has projecting cornice over astragal-mullioned glazed doors with interior shelving; lower section has slant-front opening to fitted interior and writing surface; lopers; three graduated drawers; ogee bracketed feet, with key - 86 in. x 38 in. x 20 1/2 in. Estimate $3,500-4,500
PROVENANCE: Sloans & Kenyon Auctioneers and Appraisers, February Estate Catalogue Auction, Sale 27, February 11, 2007, Lot 1478
The crown appears with loss to beaded edge (center front) and to Greek-key molding (right corner). A small crack was found on the right side of the upper case. The slant-front lid also has age cracks. The whole has scattered light surface abrasions. This piece appears to be a marriage.
