Furniture & Works of Art - 8th January 2008

Lot 171

A George II yew wood kneehole secretaire desk

Estimate £2,000 - £3,000 | Hammer £1900

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Description

A George II yew wood kneehole secretaire desk, with boxwood and ebonised stringing, the walnut top crossbanded, above a secretaire drawer fitted drawers above a shaped apron and a central recess cupboard door with a shelf flanked by two deep drawers either side all fitted replaced brass plate handles on bracket feet, 30.25in (77cm) h, 32in (81cm) w, 19in (48cm) d. Provenance: Crichel House, Dorset.