Antique George III Mahogany Secrétaire Bookcase

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Description

A nice George III mahogany secrétaire bookcase dating to c.1780. With a moulded dentil cornice above a pair
of astragal glazed diamond doors enclosing two adjustable shelves. The secrétaire drawer fitted with six short and one long drawer with small brass knobs handles, four shaped pigeon holes and green baize writing surface. The two panelled doors below opening to reveal a cupboard with a shelf, all standing on bracket feet.

With full length brass rails to the door edges and gilt-brass ring handles to the drawer, fitted with locks but with a key for the upper glazed door only. In good condition, sun lightened colour with fading to the drawer, drying lines to sides of top surface and right side of the base, baize with ink mark.

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Width - 45 1/4in (115cm
Depth - 20 1/2in (52cm)
Height - 86 1/4in (219cm)
Top shelves - 40 3/8in wide x 8 1/2in deep (102.5cm x 21.5cm)
Base cupboard - 40 1/2in wide x 16in deep (103cm x 40.5cm)
For transportation and moving this bookcase splits into two parts (top and base section).

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Please appreciate all our items are antique and as such may have minor scratches, marks, knocks, shrinkage splits signs of old woodworm, and minor losses to veneer, which combine with care and years of polishing to create an individual character and patina. We cannot describe each marks separately and therefore suggest you do take the time to request extra photos. We do offer a 14 day money back guarantee for UK purchases but cannot refund the return shipping cost.
DateGeorge III : c.1780 Codeas281a178 / 0272 PriceSold StatusSold SellerThe Antique Furniture Company Telephone01337 920027Non UK callers :+44 1337 920027 Emailinfo@theantiquefurniturecompany.com

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