THIRD QUARTER 18TH CENTURY

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A GEORGE III MAHOGANY BREAKFRONT BOOKCASE
THIRD QUARTER 18TH CENTURY
The rectangular moulded cornice above a fluted and arcaded frieze above a pair of geometrically-glazed doors centred by ovals enclosing four adjustable mahogany shelves and four adjustable glass shelves, flanked by conforming wings, each enclosing four adjustable glass shelves, above a moulded shelf and a pair of doors with pearled oval panels, enclosing four graduated drawers, on a moulded plinth, the cornice with paint inscription '11 JUNE.3 1813 (?)', the underside of several drawers stencilled '21/2261/0358', the handles apparently original, the interior fitted with electric lights, and lined in yellow watered silk, restorations and replacements to mouldings and astragals.
97 in. (246½ cm.) high; 97¾ in. (248 cm.)wide; 24½ in. (62 cm.) deep

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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 reed-banded medallions of richly figured mahogany on the lower doors reflect the Roman fashion popularised by Messrs A. Hepplewhite and Co's Cabinet-Maker and Upholsterer's Guide, 1788. The bookcases's mosaiced glazing pattern, with medallions framed in gothic arches, derives from a pattern in The Cabinet-Maker's London Book of Prices, 1788 (pl. 15, no. 11).

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