CIRCA 1780, IN THE MANNER OF MAYHEW AND INCE

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A GEORGE III MAHOGANY BREAKFRONT BOOKCASE
CIRCA 1780, IN THE MANNER OF MAYHEW AND INCE
The arched, moulded cornice with tulipwood crossbanding above four glazed doors with gothic-arched glazing bars enclosing twelve adjustable shelves, the base with a central secretaire drawer fitted with pigeon holes and eleven small cedar-lined drawers, flanked by further drawers and with cut-cornered panelled doors below enclosing further adjustable shelves, labelled '182' and '178', and 'MADE IN ENGLAND'
103 in. (277 cm.) high; 100 in. (254 cm.) wide; 22 ½ in. (67 cm.) deep

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Lot Essay

The gracefully curved arched pediment is a form frequently associated to the work of the Golden Square cabinet-makers Messrs Mayhew & Ince; a design for a 'Library Bookcase' in the firm's The Universal System of Household Furniture (1762) features the same pediment, plate XX. A breakfront library bookcase of this model sold Christie's, London, 5 October 1972, lot 156A. Other examples with related pediments include a bookcase sold Christie's, London, 27 May 2010, lot 56 (£67,250 including premium) and another, sold Christie's, New York, 7 June 2013, lot 274 ($62,500 inc' prem').

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