This circa 1840 Mallard rosewood and bird's-eye maple secretary-bookcase was saved from the fire that burned Clover Hill Plantation. A family heirloom, it has passed down through the Thornhill, Callon and Stone families. A rare books collection fills the shelves.

Dr. C. H. Stone's lap desk at right of the secretary.

The dazzling Entry Hall pocket doors consist of a combination of acid etched, painted and fired panes in cobalt, ruby-red and clear glass. Click on the photo to see a better rendering of the etching.

Many historical items are displayed in the small bookcase.

The lap desk open.

Contents of this page © 2007 Joseph Britton Stone.