Superb Southern Victorian Walnut Secretary Desk w Maple Interior wkey c1875
North Carolina Made & Signed~ All original~Carved Pulls
Price: $1,800.00
Being offered for sale is this Superb Southern Victorian Walnut Secretary Desk w Maple Interior & Key circa 1875.This fabulous 19th century piece is signed on the back "D.A. Smith & Co., Wilmington, NC". We believe this piece to be all original having its original finish, glass and leather top on the writing desk area. This piece also features beautiful carved pulls on the drawers, period dovetailed ends on the drawers and oval molding on the desk front and the drawer fronts.
This splendid secretary desk measures 86 " (7 ft 2 in) in height from the floor to the top , height from the floor to the base top measures 32 1/2 inches,with a total width of 41 1/2 inches, depth at the base of 20 inches, depth at the top portion measures 11 inches and the height from the fold down writing desk to the floor measures 32 1/4 inches and this secretary desk weighs approximately 145 lbs and does disassemble into 2 pieces for easier handling during shipping and moving.
The bookcase portion at the top features its original wavy glass and inside are two adjustable shelves for displaying books and collectibles.Below the bookcase portion the fall front desk portion features a multitude of cubbies the maple fronts and a small storage drawer with what we believe to be the original leather writing surface intact. The key does work the bookcase portion as well as the desk.
This spectacular Victorian secretary desk has all the Southern charm and elegance and excellent craftsmanship one expects to find in these 19th century pieces and would make a great addition to about any room of your home to be used and cherished for many more years to come.
Please view , enlarge and use all 12 of the pictures as part of the description and ask all questions and concerns before purchase. We currently have a great selection of Empire and Victorian chairs, settees ,sofas,desks, beds, secretaries and Marble Top Tables and more listed for sale just view our other items. For a wonderful selection of antiques please view my other items in my eBay store Stantonsburg Antiques !
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Shipping Information
Buyer is welcome to contact me at 252-238-3218,to preview this Victorian Southern Walnut & Maple Secretary Desk in person and all of our items at Stantonsburg Antiques, or to make arrangements to pick up their item in person at our physical address of:
Stantonsburg Antiques
1270 Pope Farm Road
Stantonsburg, NC. 27883
All shippers we have listed are only recommendations and suggestions and buyer is more than welcome to use any shipper of their choice to pick up item from our location. All wrapping and packing is to be provided by the shipping company. Please understand we cannot be held responsible for delays and things out of our control when shipping with a third party shipper. Freight shipping (blanket wrap service) delivery times varies from 2-6 weeks sometimes longer depending on the shipper you choose and their scheduled routes,please note we have no control over timeliness of deliveries. Buyer needs to furnish all wrapping, ties, rope blankets etc, they may need when picking up their item in person. Buyer is responsible for making their own shipping arrangements ,all shipping, packing and insurance fees. All NC residents must pay 7% state sales tax.
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