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Fri, Oct 5, 2012 09:00AM EDT
Lot 614

Pennsylvania Queen Anne walnut secretary, ca. 1740

Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000
Sold for
$23,700
Sold Price includes BP

Bid Increments

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$0 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$200,000 $20,000
$500,000 $50,000
Pennsylvania Queen Anne walnut secretary, ca. 1740, probably Chester County, the molded cornice over two scalloped panel doors enclosing an elaborately fitted interior with multiple valuables drawers, scalloped pigeon holes and secret compartments, above a fall front desk and four drawers supported by bracket feet, 85" h., 39" w. Provenance: Joe Kindig Jr. & Son Antiques. Sold at Pook & Pook, Inc., April 20, 2007, Lot 171, The Pioneer Americana Collection of Dr. & Mrs. Donald A. Shelley.

Condition

Age cracks through upper door panels. Brasses replaced. Two bottom drawers with bottoms replaced. Bottom drawer rebuilt. Two rear feet replaced. Minor worm damage to one foot.