λ A GEORGE III SATINWOOD SECRETAIRE BOOKCASE

λ A GEORGE III SATINWOOD SECRETAIRE BOOKCASE

IN THE MANNER OF GILLOWS, C.1790-1800

inlaid with stringing and amaranth banding, the arched top with leaf carving, with a pair of lancet astragal glazed doors, enclosing green pleated silk and adjustable shelves, the secretaire fitted with pigeonholes, drawers and a central deep drawer, with penwork swag decoration, with a later leather writing surface, above three further drawers with silvered paktong handles and ivory escutcheons, on swept bracket feet, with two ivorine trade labels for Moss Harris 'M. Harris & Sons, 44/52 New Oxford ST. London'

227.6cm high, 110.2cm wide, 56.4cm deep

Provenance

Purchased from Hanson's, 26th October 2012, lot 960 for £20,500 hammer.

Kenneth Neame: An Enduring Legacy.

*This item is offered for sale in accordance with the Ivory Act 2018 and has been assigned an exemption certificate.