Rare Secretary by H. H. Wiggers Rare walnut Victorian secretary signed "Pat Feb 6, (18)77 H.H. Wiggers, Kearney & Wiggers Manufacturers, Cin'ti, O." This desk is in all original condition. It has two raised burled panels with a round signature brass medallion beneath the double step gallery. The two sides of the desk swing open with double brass hinges on either side and metal rods that mechanically pull the writing surface out when the desk is opened. The interior of the desk has four drawers in the middle and cubbies on the sides. The drawer fronts and tops of the cubbies are beautifully appointed with birdseye maple fronts. The desk has the original maroon fabric on the writing surface. The fabric is stained and could easily be replaced with a piece of leather. On such an original historically important piece we elected to keep it original and let the buyer decide on this. The desk sits on four columns with clover leaf cutouts in the base. It has a finished back. The following information was obtained from the Smithsonian Institute. "On 6 February 1877, Henry H. Wiggers of Cincinnati patented another variety of the Wooton-type desk. The patent specification for this desk or secre- tary stipulated that it was provided with a pair of hinged covers coupled to a sliding member in such a manner that the advancement of said slide causes the cornered style of the Fallows desk (illustrated in "Wisconsin Magazine of History" Vol. 35, No. 4 [Summer, 1952, p. 276), which is labeled "Moore's cabinet desk, Indianapolis, Indiana, Patented Jan. 8, 1878. (This desk) patented by Henry H. Wiggers of Cincinnati, Ohio, 6 February 1877, now in the Heinz House, Greenfield Village, Dearborn, Michigan. was listed as the Wooton Desk Manufacturing Com- pany." In fact, the 1870-1885 period was a most dynamic period in American furniture design. Moore, Wooten, Wiggins and others inundated the US Patent office with a number of innovative and interesting designs. We have never had this particular desk before. We believe it to be an important example of Victorian furniture design. Circa: 1877 Dimensions: 58"H x 33.5"W (closed) x 23"D Finish: Fair to Good original untouched condition Price: $4950.00
 

Magnificent 66" Oak Roll Top Desk A magnificent executive size solid quartered oak "S" roll top
desk. The sides and back have raised beveled panels. The base has four
bowed front drawers on each side with original cast brass pulls. Three
narrow curved drawers are beneath the writing surface. A writing slide pulls
out on either side of the desk. This piece has a wonderful full interior of
drawers and cubbies. Most of the drawers have bowed fronts and they all
have the original brass hardware. A stunning inkwell pulls out from the
middle center of the interior (see photo). The multi sized drawers offers
the potential of instant organization. The tiger oak grain on every part of
this desk is profuse and vibrant. The right side of the desk is a shade
darker due to sun exposure over a long length of time. The high slatted
roll has two inset hand holds on the leading edge to help raise and lower it.
The keys are to help open only. We have never had this model desk before.
It is one of the best we have offered for sale!
Circa: 1900
Dimensions: 52.5"H x 66"W x 39"
Finish: Good original finish. Some parts are darker due to sun exposure
over time.
Price: $16,950.00
 

Outstanding Mahogany Flat Top Desk Outstanding Quality Solid Heavy Mahogany Flat Top Desk with a thick gadrooned
edge and two wonderfully carved banks. One side has a center drawer with four drawers
on each bank that are very well constructed with dovetailing and mahogany/oak interior woods. Each drawer has picture frame moldings on the perimeter and a carved protruding lion face that serves as a handle that is surrounded by spiral carvings. The side corner stiles are reeded and the sides have picture framed molded panels and more vertical deep reeding. (One side has two small age dents - see photo). The opposite side of the desk has two gorgeous carved cupboards with scroll and floral carvings. The top center panel is blind and has a corresponding carved lion head. There is thick gadrooning all around the base and pronounced double knuckle claw feet. This is one of the best flat top desks we have had to offer!
Circa: 1890
Dimensions: 30" H x 55" W x 34" D
Finish: Good original, slight wear indicative of age
Price: $8950.00
 

R.J. Horner Inlaid Carved Desk Super quality ladies slant lid desk attributed to R.J. Horner,
NYC. This piece features a dynamic bombe shape, extensive floral inlay with
mother of pearl accents on top, front and sides, and carving including
ladies heads in the front corners. It has cabriole legs with claw feet on
both front and back. The desk interior has two drawers, cubbies, and fine
quality brass hinges. The base has three drawers on top over two bottom
drawers. All of these have mahogany secondary wood. Horner would
often put stock numbers on his furniture and this one has "1922" on the
back referring to this rather than the date it was made. This piece has all
the quality features that make the furniture made by Horner so desirable -
style, inlay and carving!
Circa: 1890
Dimensions: 43"H x 39"W x 19"D
Finish: Good old finish
Price: $6450.00
 

Grape and Leaf Walnut Cylinder Secretary Gorgeous Victorian Walnut Renaissance Revival Cylinder Secretary
with a beautifully carved grape and leaf carved crest with flowers, burl, incising,
and an unusual pediment top. The side stiles have split burled columns with more
delicate incised carvings. The doors have an unusual sliding mechanism so they slide
back and forth (rather then opening out). The double slotted lovely burled cylinder
has the original brass ring pulls and opens to reveal the original interior with two small
drawers and a custom burgundy leather with gilt trim pull out writing surface. There are five drawers
and one cupboard on the base with all the fine original period case brass pulls and
escutcheons. The lock is missing on the door and we have an old key to help open it.
The original interior top two shelves are adjustable and there is a small cut out
on the very base back plinth of one side (see photo) This pretty secretary is in fine
original finish, and has many lovely features, and quality throughout.
Circa: 1870
Dimensions: 104" H x 45" W x 22 1/2" D
Finish: Good original finish
Price: $8450.00
 

Walnut Victorian Lockside with Desk Wonderful Victorian walnut lockside chest. This piece features
a pullout desk "drawer" in the middle (see photo). The interior of the desk
is all burled with four drawers, a door, and a gold tooled leather writing
surface. The front folds down on hinges and there are spindles on the
sides. The top drawer has intricate carvings. Each of the drawers has
raised burled panels and fancy original period pulls. There is a swing out
bar on the right side that allows one to lock the drawers in place. We have
a key for this lock. A very attractive Victorian chest!
Circa: 1880
Dimensions: 54"H x 41"W x 22"D
Finish: Refinished
Price: $4650.00
 

Rococo Davenport Desk w/ Secret Compartment Wonderfully Carved Victorian Walnut Davenport Desk
with original open pierced top gallery with scrolled leaves. The slant
lid has a tooled deep red leather surface that lifts to reveal two
original small drawers and slotted cubbyholes (interior lock is missing).
The right side has four grape leaf carved handled drawers with picture
framed moldings. There is a delightful top pull out inkwell and pen holder
that swivels and underneath is a tiny secret compartment (see photo)!
Scrolled open carvings with finials decorate the front. The left side
of the desk mirrors the right side except these drawers are blind.
The back is finished so this lovely desk can be placed anywhere in a room.
Circa: 1860
Dimensions: 34 1/2" x 22 1/2" x 24" D
Finish: Good original with one slight ring mark on the top
Price: $3295.00
 

Oval Paneled Walnut Slant Lid Desk Stylish Renaissance Revival walnut Victorian ladies slant lid
secretary. It features four oval burled inset panels and curved raised
burled panels in the top, lid and cupboard base. Notice that the burl on
the two cupboards is book matched! Each panel is bordered by a deep curved
molding. The top crest has open carving with a shelf beneath. There is an
interesting carving with a turned finial in the middle of the bottom tier.
The shelf supports are all open carved. The desk interior has four burled
faced drawers and numerous cubbies. Old, probably original, fabric (some
wear) is on the writing surface. We have the original brass key which works
the lid and cupboard locks. The drawer lock is missing. There are two
original carved pulls on the drawer. A shelf is inside the cupboard. This
is a most attractive sweet desk!
Circa: 1870
Dimensions: 69.5"H x 34"W x 19.5"D
Finish: Good original
Price: $2995.00
 

Rosewood New York Cylinder Secretary Choice rosewood Rococo Victorian New York City made cylinder
secretary. The top section has a cupboard with mirrored doors and
carvings. The satinwood interior has an adjustable shelf with rosewood
front. When the barrel cylinder is rolled up a lovely four drawer three
cubby is exposed. Notice the contrast between the light satin wood and
darker rosewood accents in the interior. There are some slots on the right
side of the pullout writing surface. There is an old, probably original red
felt on the surface (some wear on this - it could easily be replaced if
desired). This surface has the added feature of being hinged and lifted up
to be able to write on a slant. The outside of the desk has rope twist
carvings on the sides. The base has two drawers with delicately carved
fronts. The lower drawer is deeper than the front would suggest. There are
cabriole legs on the front and back. A very special Victorian
secretary!
Circa: 1860
Dimensions: 62"H x 36"W x 24"D
Finish: Good original
Price: $11,500.00
 

Aesthetic Victorian Black Lacquer Desk Aesthetic Victorian black lacquer writing desk. This piece is
in fabulous original condition. The top portion features a open railing,
raised beveled panels, and a rectangular beveled mirror with carved columns
holding it up. The slant lit has raised panels with flower carvings. This
lifts up to expose a desk interior with a drawer and cubbies. The lid flips
out to make a larger writing surface. A red felt was put on this surface by
a previous owner. Notice the quality of the brass hinges (see photo).
There are two small drawers on each side and two shelves and a cupboard on
the bottom. All the brass hardware is original. This is a stylish well
made desk from the late Victorian era!
Circa: 1880
Dimensions: 49"H x 39"W x 18"D
Finish: Excellent original finish.
Price: $2150.00
 

Burled Walnut Victorian Cylinder Secretary Impressive high style Eastlake Victorian cylinder secretary.
The crest steps out over the top and has a raised burled front decoration.
There are four unusual upside down reeded "lollipops" under the crest. Two
fancy carvings adorn the tops of each door. There are two original shelves
that can be adjusted for height. There is a raised burled panel above the
roll. The cylinder has lovely book matched inset panels with incised
carvings at the bottom. The desk interior has two drawers with birdseye
maple fronts and a number of cubbies. The writing slide pulls out. It has
and old but still usable material on it. The base has two drawers over two
drawers and a cupboard. These all have burled fronts. This piece has all
the original fancy brass hardware. A fine secretary with a great look!
Circa: 1880
Dimensions: 98"H x 46"W (at top) x 22"D
Finish: Good original
Price: $7750.00
 

Heavily Carved Mahogany Slant Front Desk Fabulous quality mahogany slant lid desk. The top gallery has a mahogany railing with fancy brass spindles. The lid and base have very detailed and sharp carvings. The base has a top drawer, two drawers on each side, and a cupboard door in the middle. The door and slant lid feature a carved face in the middle. The drawers have exceptional ornate original cast brass hardware with a face in the middle. The lid rests on two pullout supports. Two small drawers and number of cubbies make up the interior. The desk rests on four ball in claw feet. There are two toes missing on the front foot (see photo) and one on the back. This very heavy and finely executed desk was likely made by R. J. Horner, NYC but we could not find a label.

Circa: 1900
Dimensions: 46"H x 36"W x 20"D
Finish: Good original
Price: $3450.00
 

Fine Walnut Renaissance Cylinder Secretary Fine Quality Victorian Walnut Renaissance Revival Two Part Double Burled Barrel
Cylinder Secretary. Secretary has a large carved crest with raised burl, scrolling and incising with shell
pediment. The two arched doors have raised burl and rosettes on the side stiles and delicate
incising with carving on the tops. The pleated cloth curtains on the doors inside are old but
very attractive. There are four original adjustable shelves on the inside. The double inset burled
cylinder is in wonderful original condition with two well carved raised floral handles. The
cylinder rolls back to reveal a lovely burled fitted interior with pull out writing surface. The
surface is old and usable and appears to be the original one. The base has two large raised
burled panel doors with fancy rosettes in each corner and a custom file on the
interior right side. This lovely secretary is exceptionally clean, structurally very sound, and
beautifully designed.
Circa: 1870
Dimensions: 106" H x 44" W x 27" D
Finish: Excellent original
Price: $7995.00
 

Fine Quality Victorian Secretary A fine quality and most usual style walnut Victorian fall
front secretary. There is a flat pediment on top with curved sides. The
top portion has a mirrored door in the middle with cupboard doors on either
side and three drawers underneath with original knob pulls. The desk
interior is all birdseye maple with two drawers and several cubbies. We had
a gold tooled leather top installed for the writing surface. There is a
full length drawer under that and two cupboard doors in the bottom. Three
of the cupboards have normal horizontal shelving whereas the right top one
has vertical file dividers (see photo). This entire piece is decorated with
fancy moldings, carved applied buttons, and raised burled panels. Notice
the deep recessed panels on the sides of the bottom of the desk. The
quality and design leads us to believe that it was made by Thomas Brooks,
NYC but we have no firm attribution.
Circa: 1860
Dimensions: 76"H x 35"W x 18.5"D
Finish: Good original
Price: $6500.00
 

Quartered Oak Carved Partners Desk Lovely solid quartered oak flat top partner's desk. A narrow
drawer pulls out from each end. Each side of the desk is identical, with a
cupboard on the left side and three graduated drawers on the right with
shell carved pulls. The entire top surface edge, skirt, corner columns,
front and sides of this desk are completely carved. Even the skirt to the
middle bottom stretcher is carved. The two end drawers have lion carved
pulls. This desk has original castors (not shown in photo) that can be put
on if desired. A attractive and functional desk!
Circa: 1900
Dimensions: 29"H (without castors) x 54"W x 32"D
Finish: Good original finish on base. Top has been refinished.
Price: $4950.00