A GEORGE III MAHOGANY BREAKFRONT SECRETAIRE-BOOKCASE
THE PROPERTY OF A PRIVATE COLLECTOR (lots 277-284)
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY BREAKFRONT SECRETAIRE-BOOKCASE

CIRCA 1770

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A GEORGE III MAHOGANY BREAKFRONT SECRETAIRE-BOOKCASE
CIRCA 1770
The dentil-moulded cornice above a plain frieze and four gothic-arched astragal-glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves, the base with moulded edge and secretaire drawer fitted with an arrangement of mahogany-lined satinwood drawers, pigeon-holes, and leather-lined writing surface above two deep mahogany-lined drawers, flanked by four drawers to either side on a plinth base, the rear corners of the cornice replaced as previously cut to accomodate a ceiling moulding
101¼in. (257cm.) high, 85in. (218cm.) wide, 21in. (53.5cm.) deep

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