Furniture, Works of Art, Carpets & Clocks - including the Homm Collection of Carpets Part One - 15th January 2025

Lot 476

A GEORGE III PURPLEHEART AND PARQUETRY SECRETAIRE BOOKCASE

Estimate £6,000 - £8,000

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Description

A GEORGE III PURPLEHEART AND PARQUETRY SECRETAIRE BOOKCASE

LATE 18TH CENTURY

in a variety of woods with geometric designs, feather and crossbanding, the broken swan neck pediment above a pair of astragal glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelving, the base with a secretaire drawer fitted with pigeonholes, drawers and a central cupboard, above two short and two long drawers, some with later fittings, on square feet

240cm high, 109.8cm wide, 58cm deep