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19TH CENTURY AMERICAN EMPIRE SECRETARY

• COUNTRY SECRETARY. American mid
  COUNTRY SECRETARY. American mid 19th century. Two piece red painted secretary having a thumb molded cornice four paneled doors lift lid writing surface and three drawers on ball feet 83''h. 37.25''w. 22''d.
• 19TH C. AMERICAN EMPIRE
  19TH C. AMERICAN EMPIRE SECRETARYAntique mahogany two-part secretary with fitted interior and lift-out writing surface. [64 x 34 x 21 1/2 inches]. In overall good condition as with age. Condition: In overall good condition as with age.
• COUNTRY FEDERAL SECRETARYCOUNTRY
  COUNTRY FEDERAL SECRETARYCOUNTRY FEDERAL SECRETARY, American, early 19th century, two-door cabinet over slant-top, fold-out desk top with drawers and double-door cabinet below, the upper cabinet doors opening to an interior fitted with five small drawers and six open compartments, 52.5"H x 43.5"W x 21"D.
• James Buchanan LS as Secretary of
  James Buchanan LS as Secretary of State 1845 James Buchanan (1791-1868). 15th President of the United States (1857-1861).? LS 2pp 8 x 13 in. May 20 1845 Department of State Washington informing an unnamed addressee of impending delivery of one copy of the Narrative of the Exploring Expedition which the Resolution of C. Frederick Hagedorn Esq. of Congress of the 20th February last directs this Department to present to your Government.? Signed James Buchanan in black ink as United States Secretary of State (1845-49 under Polk). Condition: Slight warping else very good.
• VICTORIAN BUREAU SECRETARY American
  VICTORIAN BUREAU SECRETARY American mid-19th century in two section: top section a cabinet bookcase with beveled and leaded glass panel doors under a molded cornice; base section a chest of five drawers with fold-out writing leaf above the drawers fitted with clear glass knob handles. Dimensions: 84.5''H x 37.75''W x 19.5''D.
• NEW ENGLAND COUNTRY FEDERAL
  NEW ENGLAND COUNTRY FEDERAL SECRETARYNEW ENGLAND COUNTRY FEDERAL SECRETARY, late 18th/early 19th century, having a slant top over four graduated drawers and bracket feet, 41"H x 38"W x 19.25"D.
• AMERICAN EMPIRE SECRETARY
  AMERICAN EMPIRE SECRETARY BOOKCASEAMERICAN EMPIRE SECRETARY BOOKCASE American, second quarter 19th century, mahogany. Ogee crown molding above the pair of glazed doors with three short drawers below, the hinged writing surface opening to a recessed pen tray with a single frieze drawer and cupboard doors, ending on bracket feet. 80 x 20 x 46 1/2 in. (203.2 x 50.8 x 118.1 cm.) Condition: Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is an opinion, and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Reference to condition written, oral or within a condition report shall not be regarded as a full account of condition and may not include all defects, alterations, or restorations. Absence of a condition report does not imply a lot is flawless or lacking imperfections or damage. Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. Returns shall not be accepted on the basis of condition.
• 19th c. two part mahogany Empire
  19th c. two part mahogany Empire secretary. 38 3/4'' W 18'' D 19'' D 68'' Ht. losses.
• Twenty-three Secretaries of State
  Twenty-three Secretaries of State of the United States, 1831-1913, signed items: "Edw.[ard P.] Livingston" autograph check, New York, October 8, 1829", cut-canceled ; "Louis McLane", Custom House receipt, Treasury Department, May 18, 1833, and check, July 19, 1834, cut-canceled , both partly printed; "Jno. [John] M. Clayton" ALS, August 4, 1833, ordering books, and "JM Clayton" as Secretary, "Department of State" document, February 20, 1850; "William L. Marcy" as Secretary, Washington, March 23, 1853 letter to Astor Library, New York, and "W.L. Marcy" partly printed Revolutionary War Widows Pension document, December 21, 1848; "Lewis Cass" ALS as Presidential candidate, Washington, June 4, 1848, to a supporter, with hand-colored engraving of Cass by Johnson, Fry & Co., small tear at bottom ; "J.[eremiah] S. Black", cut bold signature; "William H. Seward" cut signature, September 11, 1861, with "F.[rederick] W. Seward" as acting Secretary of State, letter of October 21, 1879; "E[lihu] B. Washburne" ALS, November 8, 1885; "Hamilton Fish" card, May 17, 1877, and partly printed check, June 4, 1849, signed as New York Governor; "W[illia]m M. Evarts" as Secretary, February 8, 1881 letter, and signature card; "James G. Blaine" album page; "Fred[eric]k. T. Frelinghausen" letter as Secretary, March 4, 1882; "T[homas] F. Bayard" letter as Secretary, June 22, 1885 and ALS of March 27, 1896; "John W. Foster" ALS as Secretary, January 7, 1893; "W[alter] Q. Gresham" ALS as Secretary, December 6, 1893, and on album page; "Richard Olney", typed letter as Secretary, December 7, 1895, and on album page; "John Sherman" ALS, December 21, 1867, mounting tape on verso ; "William R. Day" signed check, May 3, 1884; "John Hay" on card; "Elihu Root" card, August 7, 1924, newspaper image affixed; "Robert Bacon" typed letter, August 21, 1916; and "P[hilander] C. Knox" typed letter, December 15, 1910, all in archival sleeves housed in black leather "Presidential" series album, with gilt border and title, by Exposures. (32 items). Folds, small stains, minor losses and separations, pencil notations throughout. Collection of H. Donald Nelson, Williamsburg, Virginia.
• 19TH C. AMERICAN FEDERAL BUTLER'S
  19TH C. AMERICAN FEDERAL BUTLER'S SECRETARY American (possibly New York) Federal mahogany and satinwood veneered butler's secretary bookcase, 19th century and later, having a curved cornice, astragal glazed double doors, fall front writing surface, fitted interior, three drawers, and rising on French bracket feet, having no apparent marks. Approximate dimensions: h. 93.5", w. 46.5", d. 23".
• Empire mahogany secretary
  Empire mahogany secretary bookcase mid 19th c. 88" h. 44 1/4" w. Provenance: The Estate of Virginia Whitely Thornton York Pennsylvania. ?
• AMERICAN EMPIRE PERIOD SECRETARY
  AMERICAN EMPIRE PERIOD SECRETARY DESK: 12 light 2 door top with 2 shelf interior and single drawer. Dropfront desk with slide supports. 3 drawer base with turned legs. 64 1/2'' h. x 40 1/2'' x 19 1/2''.
• FEDERAL SECRETARY. American
  FEDERAL SECRETARY. American late 18th-early 19th century maple and pine. Two-piece with upper case having divided interior with bead molded partitions. Lower case with fitted interior and high bracket feet. Imperfections. 83''h. 40''w. 20''d. Possible marriage. New waist molding. Pieced repairs including hinge rail on one side. Age splits and small losses. Replaced brass.
• EMPIRE MAHOGANY SLANT-FRONT
  EMPIRE MAHOGANY SLANT-FRONT SECRETARY, AMERICAN, 1EMPIRE MAHOGANY SLANT-FRONT SECRETARY, American, 19th century, the slant front over three serpentine drawers between column stiles rising from carved claw feet, 42.25"H x 40.75"W x 23.25"D.
• Early 19th Century Empire secretary
  Early 19th Century Empire secretary desk. Ripple carving to some edges. Fold front opens to fitted desk. Condition: wear to finish in areas some losses see images. Measures 75'' tall x 40'' wide. Estimated shipping weight 150 lbs.
• 19TH C. GRAIN PAINTED DIMINUTIVE
  19TH C. GRAIN PAINTED DIMINUTIVE SECRETARY. A fine quality New England red and yellow grain painted two part secretary. The upper section with a hidden compartment accessible through top, over a fitted deck interior concealed by a drop down lid. The base section with a two over two drawer arrangement flanked by empire elephant trunk columns. 61”H x 36.5”W x 21”D. Provenance: Backofen Estate.
• FEDERAL SECRETARY. Labeled for
  FEDERAL SECRETARY. Labeled for Thomas Burling (1747-1831) 1790-1800 mahogany with mixed secondary woods. Three-piece a broken-arch pediment with inlaid rosettes over a bookcase with adjustable shelves over a case with a pull-out desk compartment over two doors concealing a linen drawer all with figured veneer and resting on bracket feet. Imperfections. 94''h. 48 3/4''w. 22''d. Ex Philip C. Flayderman. Burling was among the most prominent New York cabinetmakers just prior to the turn of the 19th century and a handful of pieces survive that retain his label. Among these survivors is a tea table that sold at Christie's (New York) January 2010 lot 180. Though unlabeled George Washington's presidential desk now in the collection of the Historical Society of Philadelphia is attributed to Burling based on an entry in the account book of Washington's steward Tobias Lear in November of 1789. Burling is listed in New York city directories on Beekman Street (just as indicated on the label of the present secretary) from 1787-1793. Older refinish replaced brasses replaced writing leather lower-left hinges with cracks (one reset) age crack to the pediment a few later nails. Missing finial. Lacking 2 of 3 linen drawers in the lower case. Sold at Garth's.
• American Empire mahogany
  American Empire mahogany secretary bookcase circa 1850 top section with molded cornice above two glazed doors and two drawers on lower section with fold-over writing surface above three drawers on scroll feet. H81'' W39'' D24'' Provenance: Estate of Ann Goolsby Hammond Spartanburg South Carolina. Refinished shrinkage splits in side of lower section scattered veneer repairs and losses overall good condition with other imperfections consistent with age. Back    Inquiry      Previous Item   Next Item © Charlton Hall Auctions.  Images descriptions and condition reports used on this site are original copyright material and are not to be reproduced without permission. For further information telephone 803.779.5678     © 2012 CHARLTON HALL GALLERIES INC.
• Empire Secretary Desk.From a
  Empire Secretary Desk.From a Nyack NY estate. Dimensions: 40'' wide x 19.5'' deep x 77'' high.
• Empire Secretary Bookcase attr.
  Empire Secretary Bookcase attr. to Joseph Meeks NY Mahogany. Side columns raised panel doors bun feet.Condition: Nice old patina & finish. Original glass several cracked panels.Dimensions: Ht. 8' 1'' W 4' D 25''Provenance: Property of the Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester sold to benefit the Gallery's Collections Funds. Purchased from Walter Vogel.E
• NEW ENGLAND FEDERAL EMPIRE MAHOGANY
  NEW ENGLAND FEDERAL EMPIRE MAHOGANY SECRETARY DESK New England,Circa 1820Two part secretary desk with two door arched glass pane cabinet with two drawers over three drawers with turned column front case.
• EMPIRE FALL-FRONT SECRETARY
  EMPIRE FALL-FRONT SECRETARY BOOKCASE ON CABINET WITH CHAIR American Late Classicism c. 1835-1850 the top section a fall-front writing desk with 2-door bookcase above; the base section with ogee drawer over a recessed pair of cabinet doors between scrolling stiles. Dimensions: 78''H x 43.5''W x 14.75''D.
• American Federal Mahogany
  American Federal Mahogany Secretary, early 19th century, in the Sheraton taste, New England, in two parts, the upper section with a pair of paneled doors over a band of drawers, the base with a fold-out writing surface over three beaded drawers, a scalloped apron and turned legs, h. 62", w. 38-3/4", d. 20".
• VICTORIAN DROP-FRONT
  VICTORIAN DROP-FRONT SECRETARYVICTORIAN DROP-FRONT SECRETARY, American, 19th century, cherry finish with relief carving, 61"H x 28.75"W x 14.75"D.
• COUNTRY SLANT-FRONT BUREAU
  COUNTRY SLANT-FRONT BUREAU SECRETARY, AMERICAN, LACOUNTRY SLANT-FRONT BUREAU SECRETARY, American, late 18th/early 19th century, the slant top opening to an interior of pigeon holes and small drawers, the flat front featuring four graduated drawers over bracket feet, 42.75"H x 40.25"W x 21"D.
• EMPIRE REVIVAL MAHOGANY SLANT-FRONT
  EMPIRE REVIVAL MAHOGANY SLANT-FRONT SECRETARYEMPIRE REVIVAL MAHOGANY SLANT-FRONT SECRETARY, American, early 20th century, 38.5"H x 33.75"W x 19"D.
• Postmanster's Secretary Bookcase
  Postmanster's Secretary Bookcase American 19th century a Postmaster's secretary bookcase in mahogany the upper case having a molded cornice over two glazed doors over a fall front enclosing a fitted interior the bottom case with one drawer over two paneled doors all rising on bracket feet; ht. 93 wd. 38 dp. 18.5 in.
• EMPIRE MAHOGANY SECRETARY BOOKCASE,
  EMPIRE MAHOGANY SECRETARY BOOKCASE, AMERICAN, MID-EMPIRE MAHOGANY SECRETARY BOOKCASE, American, mid-19th century, featuring a cabinet bookcase with astragal glass doors, surmounting a secetary chest with fold out writing leave over three drawers, 74.5"H x 42.5"W x 19.75"D.
• Americand School 19th century
  Americand School 19th century Miniature portrait and ambrotype of a gentleman Unsigned, watercolor on ivory, velvet covered case andambrotype of the same gentleman in a Civil War officers uniform in a gutta percha case molded with American flag, eagle on shield, together with a miniature portrait of Napoleon.
• AMERICAN FEDERAL SECRETARY DESK
  AMERICAN FEDERAL SECRETARY DESK Early 19th c. Mahogany Two-Piece Cabinet, with burl panels, bookmatched crotch mahogany veneers and crossbanding; top section with shaped top with three urn form finials, two doors with arched moldings and original glass panels, three interior shelves and lower area fitted with five drawers and six cubby holes; lower section with fold-out writing surface and three cockbeaded edge drawers below, wooden pulls, shaped apron, set on turned legs, with key, pine secondary wood, 82" high, 40" x 18 3/4". Surface wear, missing writing surface, replaced pulls, warped/separating back panel, door moldings separating from glass.
• 19th c. Hepplewhite 2 part
  19th c. Hepplewhite 2 part secretary. As found. 42'' W 17 1/2'' D 70 1/2'' Ht.
• EMPIRE MAHOGANY SECRETARY
  EMPIRE MAHOGANY SECRETARY BOOKCASEEMPIRE MAHOGANY SECRETARY BOOKCASE, American, 19th century, cabinet bookcase surmounting a three-drawer chest with fold-out writing leaf, 68.75"H x 41"W x 19.25"D.
• AMERICAN EMPIRE PERIOD SECRETARY
  AMERICAN EMPIRE PERIOD SECRETARY BOOKCASE: 2 part cabinet with upper section having double arched glass doors, adjustable shelves, over two drawers. Base cabinet with felt top writing surface over three drawers. Rich flame grain mahogany veneer, shaped bracket feet. 74'' tall x 44'' wide x 20'' deep.
• AMERICAN EMPIRE PERIOD SECRETARY
  AMERICAN EMPIRE PERIOD SECRETARY CHEST: Overhanging top drawer front drops to expose the compartmented desk. Lower three drawers. Scrolled stiles. 45'' tall x 22'' x 42'' wide.CONDITION: Some veneer loss
• Secretary Mid 19th Century double
  Secretary Mid 19th Century double solid doors above 3 drawers with fold-out writing top and three drawers below 68'' tall 37'' wide 19'' deep.
• AMERICAN SCHOOL19th
  AMERICAN SCHOOL19th CenturyHalf-length portrait of a woman seated on a green chair and wearing a black dress with a white lace collar. Illegible presentation inscription verso.Oil on board 9 x 8''. Framed.''