This is an exquisite Handmade Solid Wood Reproduction of the Goddard-Townsend Six-Shells Secretary.  Only 10 originals were made and one sold in 1989 for $12.1 million.  This reproduction was made in the same way as the original....all handmade with dove tail joints.  The wood is Mahogany.  This is a grand piece of furniture that is over 7 feet tall.  It has many special features such as folding doors, many small compartments that appear to be strictly decorative but are actually drawers, slotted adjustable shelves as well as solid brass hardware.  This also has four brass keys so both the desk top and the folding doors can be locked for security.  This looks as beautiful with the desk up and doors closed as with them open.  This is in excellent/mint condition...there are no scratches, chips, dents, etc.  I can find no markings of any kind to indicate who made this magnificent piece of furniture.  It is in two parts and has metal brackets on the back to hold them securely although this is such a heavy piece I can't imagine the top could ever be knocked over.  The pictures do not show the top center finial in place as the room is not tall enough to have it in place.  This is approximately (to the best of my ability to measure) 92" tall and the finial would add about another 6" to the height.  It is 38 1/2" wide at the base (the widest point), the shelves are 9 1/4" deep and 29" wide and the desk top is 24" deep and 33 3/4" wide.  This is truly a work of art and rare in its beauty and mode of construction (no nails were used).  Every part of this is of the highest quality.  I'm not sure when this was made but we have owned it for over 25 years. The only reason I am selling this lovely secretary is that we have downsized and it is simply too big for our home and is wasted in the corner we have it which is the only place it would fit.  I recently got a quote for building this same secretary and the price was tens of thousands of dollars more than the starting bid price.  We hope it will find a home where it can be appreciated fully.  As I've indicated this is an extremely heavy piece of furniture and would require professional movers. 

Shipping

Free Shipping would be through Don Hill.  He blanket wraps and places the piece in your home so you have no worries.  If receiving free shipping please wait for an invoice reflecting that.  The area covered for free shipping is the Eastern U.S.A.  Don Hill ships north to New York City, south to Orlando, Fl. and west to Chicago.  If you are not sure if you will receive free shipping please contact me.  He does not ship to the Western U.S.A. but if you live west of Chicago, I will offer a discount for shipping but you would be responsible for arranging the shipping. Delivery time by Don Hill is 2 weeks up to 8 weeks. 

Of course, you may use the shipping company of your choice at your expense but please be aware that Semi-Trucks cannot get down our long driveway....regular delivery/moving trucks will have no problem.

If you prefer you can pick up the piece yourself but you would be responsible for any wrapping or packing material and we are not able to assist in any lifting or carrying of the item. 

The secretary is located in Axton, VA 24054 which is about an hour north of Greensboro, NC, a little over an hour from Roanoke, VA and the same from Lynchburg, VA.