Description: The Grand Antique Mall, located in Cincinnati, Ohio, presents a Vintage HENKEL-HARRIS Mahogany JOHN HANCOCK Secretary Desk by Virginia Galleries, Winchester, Virginia. Made in U.S.A. Circa: 1981. Design inspired by Colonial America desks and features 4 ingeniously hidden secret storage compartments within the drop-down desk. Included is a letter from Henkel-Harris to the purchaser that includes instructions for locating the secret compartments. The 2-piece secretary with carved pediment features an upper section with beveled glass cabinet doors opening onto 3 wood shelves, and a lower section containing 4 dovetailed drawers with brass swan-neck pulls. Upper drawer contains Henkel-Harris fabric label (center) and ink stamp (right). Pull-down desk has pull out sliders that support the open desk, a 36-1/2”W x 25”D workspace, 8 drawers, 8 cubby holes, and central piece flanked by columns and opened with a separate key — where the aforementioned secret compartments are situated. A total of 4 different keys included. 4 bracket feet. Pink label on back: FINISH 29. STYLE 6001. SHOP NUMBER 0487-1692. High quality, finely crafted secretary. DIMENSIONS: 81”H x 44”W x 22”D. Upper 3 shelves=34-1/4”W x 8-1/2”D. Heights top to bottom: 12-1/4”; 10”; 12”. Shelves are not adjustable. Lower 4 drawers=32”W x 17.5”. Heights top to bottom=2-1/2”; 3-1/2”; 4-1/2”; 4-1/2”. WT=155 lbs. CONDITION: Very good++. Solid and sturdy. Well maintained. Shows virtually no wear. Interior spaces are odor-free. No cracks or hairlines in glass or wood. Single shallow chip on right side toward back (view photos #12,13). SHIPPING: If the secretary cannot be picked up in our Cincinnati antique store, refer to the list of 4 blanket-wrap shippers, below, who have served our company well. Buyer arranges transportation and directly pays the shipper. e-Bay does not permit posting the companies’ phone numbers. 1)Ukay Nationwide; 2)Dan O’Neil Pack & Ship; 3)Plycon Transportation Group; 4)Pilot Freight Services. QUESTIONS? Please send a message and we’ll promptly reply.
Price: 2800 USD
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
End Time: 2025-02-13T18:27:47.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Antique: No
Number of labels in top drawer: 2=1 cloth and 1 stamp each with Henkel-Harris
Handle Finish: Polished Brass
Item Length: Depth=22 in
Number of Shelves: 3
Item Height: 81 in
Style: Colonial - "John Hancock Desk"
Personalized: No
Number of Doors: 2
Features: 4 secret compartments; 4 drawers; 3 shelves; 8 drawers in desk
Door Mechanism: Swing
Unit Quantity: 1
Finish: Mahogany
Item Width: 44 in
Color: Medium Wood Tone
Number of secret compartments in desk: 4
Dimensions: 81"H x 44"W x 22"D
Material: Glass, Mahogany
Brand: Henkel Harris
Mounting: Free Standing
Type: Secretary
Number of Drawers: 4 + 8 inside desk
Theme: John Hancock Desk
Time Period Manufactured: 1981
INCLUDED: Letter addressed to purchaser describing desk details
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Handle Material: Brass
Item Weight: 155 lbs.