Victorian Secretary Desk w/ removable hutch. Plaque on desk reads "Hampton & Sons, Pall Mall East, London" Has some grill work expertly repaired and a slightly bowed writing drop down board otherwise in good condition.
Dimensions
33" wide x 19" deep x 82" height
Acquired From:
Inherited
Hi David, Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is: A Georgian style carved mahogany lady's desk and bookcase Made by Hampton and Sons, London, In the Chinese taste, early 20th Century In two sections, the upper a glazed (glass) bookcase with arched pitch pediment with pierced fret over a case fitted with hinged doors and blind fret decoration to the frame, the lower section with a slant-lid desk with blind fretwork decoration opening to a divided interior, over a long drawer with blind-fretwork facade, all raised on square tapering legs with pierced returns, joined by a demi-shelf stretcher. 82 inches high, 33 inches wide, 19 inches deep CONDITION: Client warrants the condition to be with "some grill work expertly repaired and a slightly bowed writing drop down board otherwise in good condition." PROVENANCE: inherited $1000-1,500* *represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary. Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, and thank you again for using Mearto.
