A SCOTTISH GEORGE III MAHOGANY BREAKFRONT SECRETAIRE BOOKCASE
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A SCOTTISH GEORGE III MAHOGANY BREAKFRONT SECRETAIRE BOOKCASE

CIRCA 1770 - 90

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A SCOTTISH GEORGE III MAHOGANY BREAKFRONT SECRETAIRE BOOKCASE
CIRCA 1770 - 90
The dentil cornice centred by a swan-neck pediment and reeded tablet, above glazed doors with gothic arched astragals enclosing twelve adjustable shelves, the secretaire drawer with a hinged fall front enclosing satinwood veneered drawers and pigeon holes, above panelled doors enclosing three mahogany and ash trays and flanked by graduated ash-lined drawers, on a plinth base, the handles and glass original, one pane cracked
105.1.2 in. (268 cm.) high; 104 in. (264 cm.) wide; 23 ½ in. (60 cm.) deep
Provenance
Col. George Fergusson-Buchanan, Auchentorlie, Bowling, Scotland, most probably inherited by him, and thence by descent.
Special notice
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