Lot Essay
The glazing bars derive from a design by William Casement published in The Cabinet-Maker's London Book of Prices, London, 1793 and 1803, pl.26.
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CIRCA 1800
Details
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE LIBRARY BOOKCASE
CIRCA 1800
Strung overall in boxwood, with dentil cornice and vasiform glazing bars, the secretaire drawer with satinwood and marquetry interior and tan leather writing surface, the cupboards each enclosing an adjustable tray, lacking shelves to the upper section, restorations
97½ in. (247 cm.) high; 101 in. (256.5 cm.) wide; 24¾ in. (63 cm.) deep
CIRCA 1800
Strung overall in boxwood, with dentil cornice and vasiform glazing bars, the secretaire drawer with satinwood and marquetry interior and tan leather writing surface, the cupboards each enclosing an adjustable tray, lacking shelves to the upper section, restorations
97½ in. (247 cm.) high; 101 in. (256.5 cm.) wide; 24¾ in. (63 cm.) deep
Special notice
This lot will be removed to an off-site warehouse at the close of business on the day of sale - 2 weeks free storage
Sale room notice
The shelves catalogued at lacking to the upper section will be replaced for the successful purchaser at Christie's expense and arrangement.
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