Georgian Mahogany and Mahogany-veneered Secretary Bookcase

Description:

Georgian Mahogany and Mahogany-veneered Secretary Bookcase, England, late 18th/19th century, upper case with molded cornice, two astragal-glazed doors open to interior with two adjustable shelves; lower case of a drawer with satinwood inlay opening to writing surface with thirteen satinwood veneered drawers, four pigeonholes, and three long drawers, on bracket feet, ht. 86, writing surface ht. 34, wd. 43 1/2, dp. 22 1/2 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

Shelves replaced, replaced brasses, repairs to bracket feet.


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