CHIPPENDALE MAPLE AND TIGER MAPLE SECRETARY BOOKCASE.circa 1770. Upper section has flat molded pediment over pair paneled doors opening to four shelves of graduated pigeonholes and ledger components above pair candleslides; lower section has slant-front opening to square drawer centered by eight arcaded pigeonholes over seven various drawers; four graduated full-width drawers above shaped ogee bracket feet. Secondary woods: oak and pine - H: 84 1/2 in.; W: 39 in. (at feet); D: 21 1/2 in (at feet). Writing height: 31 in. Estimate $3,000-5,000
