Sale 5196
London, South Kensington
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2 October 2007
Price realised
GBP 875
Estimate
A MAHOGANY BREAKFRONT SECRETAIRE BOOKCASE OF GEORGE III STYLE, MID 20TH CENTURY The astragal glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves above a fitted drawer with gilt tooled leather insert, the flanking doors with marquetry decoration 87in. (221cm.) high; 77in. (116cm.) wide; 17in. (43cm.) deep
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