English and Continental Furniture, Barometers, Clocks and Works of Art - 15th May 2007

Lot 352

A late George III mahogany secretaire bookcase

Estimate £2,000 - £3,000 | Hammer £2000

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Description

A late George III mahogany secretaire bookcase, inlaid stringing the satinwood banded cornice above a pair of arched astragal glazed door enclosing adjustable shelves, the hinged fall to pigeon holes and drawers and a later leather inset above three further long graduated drawers, fitted later circular brass plate ring handles, top and base probably associated, 86.25in (219cm) h, 34.5in (87.5cm) w, 19.5in (49.5cm) d.