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CIRCA 1780
Details
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE LIBRARY BOOKCASE
CIRCA 1780
The moulded cornice strung in ebony and banded in satinwood, the astragal glazing bars enclosing six adjustable mahogany-fronted shelves, the interior now lined in baize, the secretaire drawer enclosing a gilt tooled burgundy leather writing surface, plum-pudding mahogany small drawers with ivory handles, and arched and square pigeon holes, above three long graduated drawers, the wings each with five graduated drawers
90 in. (229 cm.) high; 91¾ in. (233 cm.) wide; 22½ in. (57 cm.) deep
CIRCA 1780
The moulded cornice strung in ebony and banded in satinwood, the astragal glazing bars enclosing six adjustable mahogany-fronted shelves, the interior now lined in baize, the secretaire drawer enclosing a gilt tooled burgundy leather writing surface, plum-pudding mahogany small drawers with ivory handles, and arched and square pigeon holes, above three long graduated drawers, the wings each with five graduated drawers
90 in. (229 cm.) high; 91¾ in. (233 cm.) wide; 22½ in. (57 cm.) deep
Provenance
Anonymous sale, Sotheby's London, Fine English Furniture, 14 February 1992, lot 155, where acquired by the vendor.
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
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