Furniture and Works of Art - 10 Mar 2009
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A 19th century mahogany bureau bookcase
A 19th century mahogany bureau bookcase, inlaid fan marquetry and satinwood banding, the moulded cornice above a pair of astragal glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves, the hinged fall to pigeon holes and drawers, above four long graduated drawers on bracket feet, 89.75in (228cm) h, 41in (104.3cm) w, 20.25in (51.2cm) d. Old repairs, losses and restorations. Possibly Channel Islands.