Early 19th century Southern press and bookcase. Top features a stepped ogee cornice above a mahogany veneered frieze supported by four applied walnut fluted pilasters on the corners, central to the columns are two glazed walnut doors with square mullions (diamond mullions added at a later date). Atop a press base with two paneled walnut doors surrounded by mahogany veneer wand two applied reeded walnut pilasters. The piece ends with simple bracket shaped feet that flow into a shaped skirt base. Primary woods are mahogany and walnut, secondary cherry, yellow pine, poplar. 86 1/2" H x 38" W x 18 1/2" D. Provenance: Estate of Salli LaGrone, Franklin, Tennessee, acquired from The Levison and Cullen Gallery, Inc. Condition: Overall good condition. Some bubbling and cracking of veneer but all remains intact. Some back boards replaced. Top and base may be a very early marriage.