Lot 185
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AN EARLY VICTORIAN MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE BOOKCASE
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AN EARLY VICTORIAN MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE BOOKCASE

SECOND QUARTER 19TH CENTURY

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AN EARLY VICTORIAN MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE BOOKCASE
SECOND QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
The upper part with a moulded cornice,fitted with adjustable shelves enclosed by a pair of glazed panelled doors, the fall enclosing a satinwood veneered fitted interior of drawers and pigeon holes and a tooled leather lined writing surface, with three long drawers below, on reeded feet, the fall stamped 'JAMES WINTER & SONS, 101 WARDOUR ST, SOHO, LONDON', later handles
96½in. (245cm.) high, 55½in. (141cm.) wide, 23¼in. (59cm.) deep
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis. This lot is subject to storage and collection charges. **For Furniture and Decorative Objects, storage charges commence 7 days from sale. Please contact department for further details.**

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Lot Essay

James Winter established his business in 1823 which was continued under his son until 1870.He described himself as a 'Broker,Licensed Appraiser & Undertaker,dealer in every description of second-hand household furniture'.He was a retailer and not a cabinet-maker but regularly identified his stock with his stamp.

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