THIRD QUARTER 18TH CENTURY

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A GEORGE III MAHOGANY BREAKFRONT BOOKCASE
THIRD QUARTER 18TH CENTURY
The rectangular moulded and key-pattern cornice with triangular open pediment above four mullioned glazed doors, the end doors enclosing three adjustable shelves each, the central doors each enclosing two adjustable shelves, above a shelf and base with four doors, the central doors each enclosing a shelf, the side doors enclosing a drawer, on a plinth base, the base section originally fitted with drawers
105 in. (266.5 cm.) high; 112 in. (284.5 cm.) wide; 28 in. (71 cm.) deep

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Lot Essay

A closely related bookcase with concave cut-cornered doors in the base and mullioned upper section, from Kirkgate House, Tadcaster, Yorkshire was sold anonymously, in these Rooms, 12 November 1998, lot 167 (£36,700).

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