CHINA TRADE BRASS-BOUND CAMPHORWOOD CAMPAIGN SECRETARY, LABELED "AH TIM, CANTON."
In two parts, the upper section with rectangular top above a conforming case with a long drawer with applied molded edge over short drawers flanking a central hinged desk drawer opening to a fitted interior bearing the label "AH TIM. / Carpenter & Cabinet Maker, / From Canton, / Has Always on Hand, / Chest Trunks, and Household, / Furnitures / For Sales, / Close to Eastern Market, / 14, Queen's Road East / Hongkong;" the lower section with two graduated drawers resting on turned feet. Height 50 inches, width 42 ½ inches, depth 19 ¾ inches.
FINE INLAID ROSEWOOD ROLL TOP TELESCOPING SLANT LID DESK ON FRAME. FINE INLAID ROSEWOOD ROLL TOP TELESCOPING SLANT LID DESK ON FRAME.1st half 19th century, China/England. This rare example with barrel roll top opening to reveal a fitted expanding cabinet in front of a campaign style sloping lid opening to a black baize-lined writing surface with pen tray and ink compartments. The writing surface hinged and opening to an open well all over a single long drawer with campaign style brass hardware. Fitted to a later table stand. The desk is accompanied by an original turned brass candlestick that may be set into one of two original inset brass holders to either side of the writing surface. NOTE: The roll section is released and opened when the central drawer is opened, thus revealing the fitted cabinet component of the desk which lifts upward from the desk interior. The spring loaded stops becomes the equivalent of a secretary. This unit with bowed top lidded compartments and campaign handles fitted with additional ink wells. The dome lid compartments above a central prospect door flanked by pigeonholes above a row of small stationery drawers all with original turned ivory knobs. The central door inlaid with a small mariner's compass within a string inlaid border. SIZE: Desk 11-1/2" h x 26" w x 19-1/2" d. Table 25-3/4" h x 27" l x 20" d.Special Note:This item contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder's responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item and consummating the purchase. PROVENANCE: By descent through the family of William Gano Pierce (1825 _ 1875) who sailed from New York on board the Samuel Russell under Captain T. D. Palmer to Hong Kong, arriving June 15th, 1849. He remained in China for eight years. By direct descent through the family to the current owner. CONDITION: Desk retains original surfaces with no restoration. Lid is mounted with an inset silvered plaque in which is inscribed the family name of "Pierce" and dated February 9th, 1859. Exterior surfaces of desk dry and in need of a re-polish, otherwise completely functional, very good structural condition. Custom base as noted is nothing more than a functional stand for this rare piece of furniture. 51637-14 ESA
LATE VICTORIAN OAK CHINA/SECRETARY, American, late 19th century. The left has is a narrow china display cabinet with interior shelves behind a curved glass door, the right half with shaped mirror over fall-front writing desk with cabinet door below. Dimensions: 67.75"H x 35.5"W x 12.5"D.
FEDERAL STYLE MAHOGANY BREAKFRONT SECRETARY BOOKCASE/CHINA CABINET, American, mid-20th century, the top section a bookcase/china cabinet centering a pair of false-mullion doors between open shelves; breakfront base section centering four drawers between a pair of cabinets, the top drawer a drop-front desk. Dimensions: 75"H x 45"W x 13.75"D.
LATE VICTORIAN OAK CHINA SECRETARY, American, c. 1895, the left half a narrow display cabinet with full-length curved glass door; right half with mirror over fall-front writing desk, drawer and cabinet door. Dimensions: 71.5"H x 38"W x 14.5"D.
OAK CHINA/SECRETARY, English, mid 20th century, with slant-front writing desk and three lower drawers together between two narrow display cabinets with glass shelves behind glass panel doors. Dimensions: 48" H x 45.5" W x 12.75" D.
LATE VICTORIAN OAK CHINA/SECRETARY, American, c. 1890-1900, the left half a narrow china display cabinet with full length curved glass door, the right half with mirror over slant-front writing desk, drawer and cabinet door. Dimensions: 70.5"H x 37.25"W x 12"D.
Rococo Revival Style Rosewood China Cabinet American, late 19th century. A rosewood veneer and walnut Rococo Revival style secretary, having an overhanging molded cornice over two glass inset cabinet doors, each with pierced decorative spandrels and interior shelves, over two short drawers, with a fall front desk, and a long drawers over two locking cabinet doors with pierced spandrels and a shaped apron. Approximate height 87.25", width 44.5", depth 20.75".
VICTORIAN WALNUT CYLINDER-FRONT SECRETARY BOOKCASE, American, c. 1875. The top section is a double-door bookcase converted to china cabinet with glass shelves against a mirror back and behind a pair of glass panel doors; surmounted a cylinder roll desk opening to a fitted interior with sliding baize-lined top over three exterior drawers. Dimensions: 83"H x 39.25"W x 22"D.
FLAME GRAIN MAHOGANY BREAKFRONT SECRETARY / CHINA CABINET: Lower case with fall front desk. Gadroon carved and scrolled molding. 78'' high x 51 1/2'' wide x 16'' deep
WALNUT SECRETARY/BAR/CHINA CABINET, English, 20th century. The china cabinet has glass panel doors across the front, the top surmounted with two fall-front cabinets, the right a bar, the left a writing desk. Dimensions: 46.25" H x 42" W x 13.25" D.
MAHOGANY BREAKFRONT SECRETARY CABINET: Four glass door bookcase or china cabinet top with adjustable shelf interior. Central slide out desk with fitted interior. Removable broken pediment at the top. Approx. 79'' tall x 34'' wide x 12'' deep.
FEDERAL STYLE MAHOGANY BREAKFRONT CHINA CABINET/SECRETARY, American, mid-20th century, the top section a china display cabinet with two wood shelves behind three puffy glass panel doors, surmounting a breakfront buffet base section centering a bank of four drawers, the top drawer a drop-down writing desk. Dimensions: 75"H x 54.5"W x 14.25"D.
Left Section of Historical Mother Larke's Miniature Collection Four Rooms of the Historical Mother Larke's Miniature Collection. The famous mustard colored Chinese Room headed by a wood fretwork border, pair of faux temple facade doors and lite by Republic Period silver filigree lanterns; featuring several flowering prunus trees: one with coral branches in a gilt metal jardiniere, another in blue and white jardiniere; two altar tables; a polychromed vitrine and a gilt carved cupboard; twin lacquered commodes; a gilt polychromed altar table; three embroidered panels; a polychromed enamel figure of a musician; lots of decorative porcelain vases; carvings and figures in mixed medium; the Neoclassical Style Green Ladies boudoir with molded acanthus leaf molding, a fireplace, a four poster bed with a bed warming pan; Royal Vienna enamel parlor suite: settee, 2 chairs, three tables, a bench; a silver filigree fainting couch; an Adams style half moon commode; a hexagonal shaped china cabinet; 3 clocks; a reticulated bone tripod table; a linen press; a painted vanity with a mirror; pictures including cameo medallion, Gainsborough style portrait; The Wood Paneled Library with built-in bookcases, a mezzanine with turned balustrade, a Baroque style fireplace with barley twist columns and conforming decorated circular ceiling medallion with four light brass chandelier; a suite of armor; a long case clock; ka neehole desk; map folding four panel screen (split into 2 panels); twin camel wingback chairs; two red shaded floor lamps; an inlaid tripod game table; a music podium; a fire screen; The English Living Room camel sofa and 2 chairs; two tapestries; large champleve enamel tea table; cold painted figures of Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I; William & Mary secretary; a tapestry upholstered rein back armchair; high boy; nest of tables; Persian carpet; two clocks and lamps. Dimensions overall 75 3/4 x 27 x 17 inches (192.4 x 68.6 x 43.2 cm); dimensions of rooms 15 1/2 x 26 inches (39.4 x 66 cm).
LATE VICTORIAN OAK SIDE-BY-SIDE CHINA SECRETARY, American, late 19th century, the left half a full length display cabinet with shelves behind curved glass door; right half with mirror over slant-front writing desk and three drawers, 73"H x 37"W x 15"D.
LATE VICTORIAN OAK SECRETARY CHINA CABINET, Forest City Furniture Co., Rockford, Illinois, c.1895, the left half a narrow, vertical display cabinet with wood shelves behind a full-length curved glass door; the right half with mirror over slant-front writing desk and three drawers. Dimensions: 72"H x 37"W x 15.75"D.
LATE VICTORIAN MAHOGANY DOUBLE CHINA SECRETARY, American, c. 1900, centering a drop-front writing desk between two china display cabinets each with adjustable mahogany shelves behind curved glass door. Dimensions: 68"H x 58.5"W x 13.5"D.
JAPANNED WALNUT SECRETARY/BAR/CHINA CABINET, English, 20th century. The china cabinet has glass panel doors and sides enclosing a single glass shelf, the top surmounted with two fall-front cabinets, the left a bar, the right a writing desk. Dimensions: 44.5" H x 41.5" W x 14.25" D.
LATE VICTORIAN MAHOGANY CHINA/SECRETARY, American, late 19th century. The left half is a narrow china display cabinet with four wood shelves behind a curved glass door; the right half a slant-front writing desk with mirror above and three drawers below; together under a raised cornice with carved supports. Dimensions: 67.75"H x 43.75"W x 15"D.
Doll House and Group of Furniture, Accessories and Assorted Doll China, early / mid 20th century, home-made doll house, furniture including corner cupboard, tall clock, piano and bench, secretary, cradle, several chairs and tables, two desks, two spinning wheels, trunk and more; doll house food, toys, pots and pans, silverware, 1-inch scale; doll china dishes, vases, lamps, woodenware, and cast iron pots and pans.