Lot 112 - Country Mahogany Secretary Desk, 52" L x 36" W

Lot 112 - Country Mahogany Secretary Desk, 52" L x 36" WCountry Mahogany Secretary Desk from a New England collection. Solid construction with original hardware and a warm patina. Dovetailed drawers run smoothly. Light wear consistent with age. A handsome piece that displays beautifully and remains fully functional. Estimated $577$1252. (TEST LOT generated by Test Lab.)

" with a central circular vignette of a pilgrim figure

Light toning and minor surface wear are present

” Presented against a light ground within a deep mahogany and gilt frame under glass

Paint worn and scratched off on bottom of left foot

The photograph shows light surface speckling and toning consistent with age

The interior contains a 1/16th plate ambrotype photograph of a young man with a mustache

The elf and leaf act as the lid and lift off to reveal a shallow storage container beneath

designed for wall display with internal illumination

a pit scar on the right shoulder blade

Original vintage cocktail and wine list menu from the legendary Shangri-La nightclub

The book is presented as a complete novel

dated 1902 and associated with several named individuals from Newton