19th Century Mahogany Chippendale Slant-Front Governor Winthrop Secretary
Step into a world of timeless elegance with this remarkable 19th Century Mahogany Chippendale Slant-Front Governor Winthrop Secretary. This two-piece set is a masterpiece in the art of furniture craftsmanship, expertly crafted from live sawn mahogany and adorned with exquisite brass hardware.
The lower section of this stunning piece features a drop-down writing surface above four drawers, each showcasing handcrafted dovetail joint construction and recessed brass locks with ornate polished brass plates. The writing surface rests on slide-out supports with brass pulls, while above it, a symmetrical arrangement of pigeon holes, open compartments, and brass knobbed drawers offers both functionality and beauty. The center features a cubby hole set behind a Victorian-style carved door, flanked by ornately-carved columns that reveal hidden prospect boxes.
Moving to the upper section, you'll find a versatile space that can serve as a bookshelf or a display cabinet. Mullioned cabinet doors with individually glazed glass panes open to reveal two curved, sand-finished wood shelves, offering a perfect showcase for your favorite books or treasured objects. The broken arch scrollwork pediment adds a touch of grandeur to the overall design.
This exceptional piece is not just furniture; it's a work of art that can be appreciated from every angle, thanks to the stained mahogany veneer backing that allows for versatile placement in any room.
Embrace the charm and sophistication of a bygone era with this 19th Century Mahogany Chippendale Slant-Front Governor Winthrop Secretary. Elevate your living space with a touch of history and craftsmanship that will be cherished for generations to come.
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DETAILS
19th Century Mahogany Chippendale Slant-Front Governor Winthrop Secretary with Enclosed Bookcase
- A two-piece set of expertly crafted live sawn mahogany furniture with brass hardware.
- The lower section consists of a drop-down writing surface above four drawers.
- The upper section consists of a three-level bookshelf or cabinet that sits behind two glass doors and is topped with Chippendale ornamental impediments.
- Each section is backed by stained mahogany veneer, and with care, can be placed in a room from any perspective.
About the lower section:
- Each handcrafted dovetail joint construction flush mount drawer has a recessed brass lock and two drop pulls backed by ornate polished brass plates.
- The drop-down writing surface rests upon two slide-out supports with brass pulls that extend outward.
- Above the writing surface sits three tiers of symmetrically placed features that include eight pigeon holes or mail slots, three open compartments (two smaller and one larger), and four small brass knobbed drawers.
- In the center, spanning the height of the top two tiers, sits a cubby hole set behind a small, early Victorian style carved front door with a flush mounted lock.
- This locked door sits between two ornately carved columns that pull out to expose two hidden prospect boxes.
- All is supported by cabriole legs and pad feet.
About the upper section:
- Sits directly atop the lower section and contains two holes in its base to allow you to securely fasten the upper to the lower section.
- Meant to be used as a bookshelf but can be used as a china or other object display cabinet.
- Contains three surfaces including the base and two curved, sand-finished, but uncoated wood shelves.
- Shelves sit behind two locking cabinet doors with a recessed lock and magnetic latching mechanism with one inset door.
- Mullion cabinet doors with individually glazed glass panes.
- Topped with a broken arch scrollwork pediment.
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For pickup, this item is located in Frederick, MD 21701.
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