Boston, Massachusetts Chippendale mahogany block front secretary bookcase, ca. 1765, the broken arch bonnet above two scalloped panel doors with fluted pilasters, resting on a base with a fall front and four drawers supported by ball and claw feet, 96" h., 40 3/4" w. Provenance: Winterthur Museum.
Condition
Upper 6" of broken arch cut and reattached. Top 1" of center finial plynth replaced. Finials possibly early replacements. Large patches to bottom rear corners of sides of upper section. Newer liners added to interior of paneled doors. Panels appear to be original. Lock/escutcheons moved on doors. Two 3/4" patches below present escutcheons. Brasses replaced. One foot return replaced. Provenance: Winterthur.