Lot 230
230
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY BREAKFRONT SECRETAIRE-BOOKCASE
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A GEORGE III MAHOGANY BREAKFRONT SECRETAIRE-BOOKCASE

ATTRIBUTED TO GILLOWS, LATE 18TH CENTURY

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A GEORGE III MAHOGANY BREAKFRONT SECRETAIRE-BOOKCASE
ATTRIBUTED TO GILLOWS, LATE 18TH CENTURY
The rectangular moulded cornice above a plain frieze and a pair of Gothic arched glazed doors enclosing ten adjustable shelves, flanked by conforming glazed doors each enclosing five adjustable shelves, the base section with a central frieze secretaire-drawer fitted with a green baize-lined slide and six compartments with hinged lids inlaid with ellipses, each with four letters of the alphabet (lacking J & U), above a pair of panelled doors enclosing an adjustable shelf, flanked by conforming doors enclosing an adjustable shelf, on a plinth base, one later Victorian lock
103 in. (262 cm.) high; 101 in. (256 cm.) wide; 22 in. (56 cm.) deep
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

Lot Essay

The fitted secretaire-drawer, with sliding writing-surface and lettered wells, is a characteristic of the London and Lancaster firm, Gillows. An architect's desk by Gillows with one of these fitted drawers was sold anonymously, Christie's, London, 10 June 1999, lot 161.

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