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    Sale 5171

    European Furniture, Works of Art & Carpets

    London, South Kensington

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    16 January 2007

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    • A REGENCY MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE
    Lot 251

    A REGENCY MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE BOOKCASE

    FIRST QUARTER 19TH CENTURY

    Price realised

    GBP 4,200

    Estimate

    GBP 2,000 - GBP 3,000

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    A REGENCY MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE BOOKCASE
    FIRST QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
    Decorated with line inlay and rosewood crossbanding throughout, with an arched cornice above a pair of astragal glazed doors enclosing four adjustable shelves, the secretaire drawer inlaid with two oval flame- figured panels and revealing a fitted interior with drawers and pigeon holes, and with panelled cupboards below enclosing three sliding trays on splayed bracket feet
    94 in. (239 cm.) high, 45½ in. (116 cm.) wide, 22 in. (56 cm.) deep

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