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Thursday Morning at Stair

Thu, Dec 15, 2022 11:00AM EST
Lot 51

Swedish Neoclassical Gilt-Bronze-Mounted Mahogany Fall-Front Secretary

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$200 $50
$500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

With a label on the back inscribed: 'Arkivarien Einss Vediu Knusholmstag 10th Stockholm'

4 ft. 3 in. x 42 x 17 1/2 in. 

Condition

The marble top with some nicks and naturally occurring pitting.  Fading to surface caused by sun exposure. Interior in original dark mahogany color. A few interior bone drawer pulls with minor damage. Horizontal age crack across the exterior of almost the entire drop front writing surface, also visible inside to a lesser extent. Smaller vertical age cracks to the left side. Mounts darkened with age, particularly sabots. In generally good condition. Back legs are later in date, the front ones have more age, but can possibly be later in date. Structurally sound, with 3 keys.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.Â