A few examples of appraisal values for
SECRETARY

• 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.
• 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.
• Secretary Bookcase slide-out
  Secretary Bookcase slide-out writing desk wire in doors two drawers below.
• SECRETARY - New England Two-Part
  SECRETARY - New England Two-Part Bookcase Top Secretary in figured mahogany and birdseye maple veneer having boxwood and exotic inlay triple banded the upper cabinet having twenty-four diamond shaped lights containing three adjustable shelves blind
• FEDERAL BOSTON SEYMOUR SCHOOL
  FEDERAL BOSTON SEYMOUR SCHOOL SECRETARY. Ca. 1800 Boston Seymour Shop two part inlaid mahogany ladies secretary, top edge with lunette inlay, doors with rosewood and other inlays, a very good interior with an inlaid prospect door, pigeon holes and drawers. The lower section with a fold out crotch mahogany and rosewood inlaid writing surface, above three inlaid drawers with original brass, on inlaid tapered legs ending in spade feet, 49”H x 39”W x 22.25”D.
• FEDERAL PORTSMOUTH NH INLAID
  FEDERAL PORTSMOUTH NH INLAID SECRETARY, CA 1800. Two part secretary with top section including two large doors and a small center door, all decorated with flame birch panels, interior with pigeon holes and an arrangement of drawers. Lower section with a pull out felt lined writing surface, above four line inlaid drawers, on an applied bracket base. 52”H x 40”W x 20”D.
• CHINOISERIE DECORATED SECRETARY:
  CHINOISERIE DECORATED SECRETARY: Striking red painted interior with an abundance of pigeon holes and drawers. Later 20th C.
• FRENCH PROVINCIAL SECRETARY
  FRENCH PROVINCIAL SECRETARY BOOKCASEFrench Provincial two-part secretary writing desk, approx
• FEDERAL PERIOD SECRETARY - Fine
  FEDERAL PERIOD SECRETARY - Fine Two-Part Mahogany Bookcase Secretary circa 1820 probably Philadelphia in contrasting figural mahogany panels with banded and string inlaid edges having a molded flat cornice diamond lights with original rippled glass
• SECRETARY. Walnut with three top
  SECRETARY. Walnut with three top drawers above two tambour doors and a central door. Base has a lift writing surface over two drawers on square tapered legs. 46'' h. 37'' w. 18'' d.
• FEDERAL PERIOD SECRETARY - Fine
  FEDERAL PERIOD SECRETARY - Fine Two-Part Mahogany Bookcase Secretary circa 1820 probably Philadelphia in contrasting figural mahogany panels with banded and string inlaid edges having a molded flat cornice diamond lights with original rippled glass
• SECRETARY BOOKCASE. Mahogany with a
  SECRETARY BOOKCASE. Mahogany with a dentil carved cornice and glazed doors flanked by shelves. Base has four drawers and two doors with the top drawer having a fold down wriring surface. 75 1/2'' h. 46'' w. 14'' d.
• SECRETARY - Dutch 18th c.
  SECRETARY - Dutch 18th c. Mahogany Three-part Secretary having elaborately fitted inlaid interior with ivory pulls upper section with a stand-up pull-out writing slide retaining original brass pulls and finials 83 1/4'' tall 48'' x 24'' good condition.
• SECRETARY - Dutch 18th c.
  SECRETARY - Dutch 18th c. Mahogany Three-part Secretary having elaborately fitted inlaid interior with ivory pulls upper section with a stand-up pull-out writing slide retaining original brass pulls and finials 83 1/4'' tall 48'' x 24'' good condition.
• 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.
• FEDERAL SLANT-FRONT
  FEDERAL SLANT-FRONT SECRETARYFEDERAL SLANT-FRONT SECRETARY, American, 19th century, the slant top over four graduated drawers and bracket feet, 42"H x 42.5"W x 22.5"D.
• AMERICAN COUNTRY PAINTED FEDERAL
  AMERICAN COUNTRY PAINTED FEDERAL SECRETARYLate federal birch two part clerk's secretary, with slant lid opeing up to reveal a well and cubby interior. Old shellac finish over old red wash. Early 19th century. 79" high, 40" wide, 24" deep base, 9" deep top.
• 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.
• A FEDERAL MAHOGANY SECRETARY A
  A FEDERAL MAHOGANY SECRETARY A Federal mahogany secretary, first quarter 19th century, the superstructure having two glazed doors, above a drop front writing surface, continuing to two drawers, and rising on tapered legs, 50"h x 37"w x 19"d
• 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.
• SECRETARY - Second Half 18th c.
  SECRETARY - Second Half 18th c. Fine Small George III Chippendale Mahogany Two-part Secretary with arched cornice-molded top having three brass finials and astragal glazed doors below with fitted shelf interior. The base with a top drawer and fold down wr
• SECRETARY - Second Half 18th c.
  SECRETARY - Second Half 18th c. Fine Small George III Chippendale Mahogany Two-part Secretary with arched cornice-molded top having three brass finials and astragal glazed doors below with fitted shelf interior. The base with a top drawer and fold down wr
• IMPORTANT STEPHEN HUNECK
  IMPORTANT STEPHEN HUNECK BUSINESSMAN SECRETARY. Stephen Huneck (American, 1948-2010) 'Businessman' secretary, from Huneck's 'Cooperate Structure' series. Wonderfully carved and painted full bodied ‘businessmen' figures applied in recessed niches to an arch topped secretary in three parts. A removable gilt decorated fan carved crest rests over the upper cabinet section of two doors set with 40 figures, and fixed interior shelves. The base section has a faux marble paint decorated waist and fold out lid/writing surface desk, over four full-length drawers, mounted and flanked by more figures, on faux marble painted turned feet. Signed on base, with signed and carved signatures on upper section. S. Huneck 1990, 88.5”H x 44”W x 20.5”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.
• C. 1940' s secretary with slant
  C. 1940' s secretary with slant lid. 30 1/2'' W 17'' D 74'' Ht.
• 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.
• 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.
• Important North Carolina
  Important North Carolina Secretary With Bookcase, Catawba River Valley, 1800-1810, cherry with poplar secondary, monumental form with elaborate inlays, upper case with single arched and glazed door retaining much of original glass and flanked by inlaid pilasters, original inlaid finial, pediment and feet, lower case fitted with secretary drawer and French feet, 115 x 41-3/4 x 20-1/2 in.,
• SECRETAIRE ABATTANT, HAVING SLATE
  SECRETAIRE ABATTANT, HAVING SLATE TOP, INLAID AND PARQU...Secretaire Abattant, having slate top, inlaid and parquetry inlaid with rosewood and burlwood, having leather writing surface, height 54 inches, width 27 inches, depth 13 inches. Condition: All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past.
• ITALIAN TWO-PART SECRETARY -
  ITALIAN TWO-PART SECRETARY - Early Italian Drop-Front Secretary Desk having exotic veneer marquetry panels with wide banded edge two mirrored glass cabinets doors above with mirror inlaid crest three shelf interior two bombe drawers below set on cabri
• A MINIATURE SECRETARY DESKA
  A MINIATURE SECRETARY DESKA miniature secretary desk, 20th century The miniature secretary with a flip-top compartment concealing a long drawer and pigeon holes over a single drawer 16" H x 13" W x 8" D Dimensions: 16" H x 13" W x 8" D
• FEDERAL PERIOD TWO-PART SECRETARY
  FEDERAL PERIOD TWO-PART SECRETARY Figured Mahogany Stepback Glass Front Secretary in figured mahogany, having a simple form gabled pediment over the doors which have double gabled tops in the rectangular doors, adjustable shelves, two shallow drawers below with later oval brasses, stained pine secondary, pull out supports to receive folding writing surface lacking leather. The lower case containing three drawers with matching brasses and locks, bracket base, 78" tall, 38 1/2" x 20 1/2", minor veneer loss on one side.
• A CHIPPENDALE STYLE PARTIAL GILT
  A CHIPPENDALE STYLE PARTIAL GILT JAPANNED SECRETARY A Chippendale style partial gilt japanned secretary, having a two door superstructure with scenic reserves, above the fall front, the lower case with conforming decorated detail and rising on bracket feet,
• FEDERAL WALNUT SLANT-FRONT
  FEDERAL WALNUT SLANT-FRONT SECRETARYFEDERAL WALNUT SLANT-FRONT SECRETARY, early 19th century, with four graduated drawers over bracket feet, 44"H x 38"W x 19"D.
• 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.
• AMERICAN CHERRY SECRETARY
  AMERICAN CHERRY SECRETARY BUREAU19th century; the slant front concealing an arrangement of drawers and pigeonholes, over four drawers raised on bracket feet; 43 inches wide; 22 inches deep; 44 1/4 inches high Condition: