Furniture & Works of Art - 10 Jan 2012
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A George IV mahogany breakfront 'Gothic' secretaire library bookcase
A George IV mahogany breakfront 'Gothic' secretaire library bookcase, the detachable cornice above a pair of central mirrored plate doors flanked by panelled doors with pierced tracery, enclosing adjustable shelves, the base with a secretaire drawer fitted with a cupboard door flanked by drawers and pigeon holes, above a central pair of doors enclosing two drawers with sunken brass handles and adjustable folio racks, flanked by a pair of taller doors enclosing adjustable shelves and a deep cellaret drawer, on a plinth base, all brass hinges stamped 'HORNE PATENT' and five locks stamped 'C & C', one replaced, 90.5in (230cm) h, 78in (198cm) w, 20.75in (52.5cm) d.