Secretary
Baker furniture 4 drawer secretary with a cabinet on top with glass doors. Entire piece at least 6 ft tall.
Just that my great aunt in Birmingham AL owner it. Old wives tale that there’s an engagement ring hidden inside.
Inherited
Maybe
Hi Alexis,
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Based on the photographs and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A Georgian Style inlaid and banded maple and mahogany secretary bookcase
made by Baker Furniture, first half 20th Century
In two parts, the upper part comprising an outset molded cornice above two glazed and mullioned bookcase doors opening to a shelved interior, the lower part comprising a fall-front writing surface falling open to reveal a divided and pigeon-hole interior, over three graduated long drawers, all on tall French feet with a shaped skirt.
[approximate height 6 feet]
PROVENANCE: inherited from Birmingham, Alabama great aunt
$600-900*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
