Furniture and Works of Art - 11th March 2008

Lot 426

A Regency mahogany secretaire bookcase

Estimate £500 - £600 | Hammer £480

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Description

A Regency mahogany secretaire bookcase, the later moulded cornice above a divided interior with adjustable shelves enclosed by a pair of glazed tracery doors, the twin oval panelled fall revealing a marquetry inlaid cupboard door, pilaster compartments, drawers and pigeon holes, above three long graduated drawers, fitted embossed oval brass plate 'Trafalgar' handles, the shaped apron on French bracket feet, 89.25in (226.5cm) h, 48.25in (122.5cm) w, 21in (53.5cm) d. Restoration to the sides of each door.