Sheraton mahogany secretary desk in three parts, upper section with carved pediments and five urn finials on mid section having glazed doors opening to reveal four drawers and pigeon holes on lower section with hinged rectangular felt lined writing surface over four cockbeaded drawers flanked by reeded columns with carved capitals on unusual turned legs, North Shore Massachusetts, circa 1830. ht. 82 1/2in., wd. 44 1/4in., dp. 23in. Provenance: Sold at Christie’s N.Y. Americana Auction June 1991 Lot 229 Property from Credit Suisse’s Americana Collection
Estimate: $3000 - $5000