Chippendale Antique 18th C. Bookcase SlantLid Desk CT River Vall Sign John Berry

  

Period Connecticut River Valley Chippendale Antique 18th Century Figured mahogany slant front Bookcase Secretary Desk. A Chippendale secretary desk having a molded carved blind door bookcase top over a slant-lid desk case with four graduated drawers on straight bracket feet.

Characteristic carved bracket feet and pleasant interior with a prospect door, hand dovetailed drawers with tulip poplar and pine secondary wood, with typical Connecticut River Valley nicely pitched pediment all relating to the Connecticut Valley area. Typical Restored type bracket base. Nice proportions and nice smaller width. Signed on back of top in period chalk, John Berry. Could have originated in either location. Backboards match on top and bottom. Old patinated if not original finish. Originally thought to be a marriage, but with original and matching backboards and size could have been made together. This item is in the category "Antiques\Furniture\Desks & Secretaries". The seller is "lfrim" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Antique: Yes
• Handle Finish: Antique Brass
• MPN: NA
• Year Manufactured: 1780
• Item Length: 20”
• Additional Parts Required: No
• Depth: 20”
• Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
• Item Height: 85”
• Style: Chippendale
• Height: 85”
• Features: Carvings, With Cupboard
• Door Mechanism: Swing
• Finish: Mahogany
• Item Width: 38 in
• Color: Brown
• Material: Mahogany, Pine
• Sub-Style: Chippendale
• Brand: John Berry Signature
• Mounting: Free Standing
• Type: Secretary
• Number of Drawers: More Than 5
• Assembly Required: No
• Theme: Antique
• Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1800
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Country of Origin: America
• Handle Material: Brass
• Item Weight: 120 lb
• UPC: NA