A George III mahogany and inlaid secretaire bookcase, circa 1780
A George III mahogany and inlaid secretaire bookcase, circa 1780, in the manner of George Hepplewhite, the moulded cornice above a fluted frieze, the pair of astragal glazed doors incorporating carved urn terminals and opening to adjustable shelves, the fall front secretaire drawer opening to an arrangement of burr yew veneered and crossbanded drawers, and pigeon holes, the pair of cupboard doors beneath opening to a shelved interior, on bracket feet, 136cm high, 125cm wide, 57cm deep
Condition Report:
Dimension correction- this is 235cms high Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some old chips, splits and losses- shrinkage notable to lower doors Some old repairs. Old repair to handles to drawer- visible to inset patches to interior- possibly replaced Doors slightly warped Feet slightly reduced
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A George III mahogany and inlaid secretaire bookcase, circa 1780, in the manner of George Hepplewhite, the moulded cornice above a fluted frieze, the pair of astragal glazed doors incorporating carved urn terminals and opening to adjustable shelves, the fall front secretaire drawer opening to an arrangement of burr yew veneered and crossbanded drawers, and pigeon holes, the pair of cupboard doors beneath opening to a shelved interior, on bracket feet, 136cm high, 125cm wide, 57cm deep
Condition Report:
Dimension correction- this is 235cms high Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some old chips, splits and losses- shrinkage notable to lower doors Some old repairs. Old repair to handles to drawer- visible to inset patches to interior- possibly replaced Doors slightly warped Feet slightly reduced