FINE 18thc PERIOD GEORGE III BOW-FRONT MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE BOOKCASE WRITING DESKBrief Description:On offer is a superb quality 18th-century George III Sheraton Period Figured Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid Bow-Front Secretaire Bookcase.The attractive and sturdy piece is fitted with a thumbnail moulded cornice, rising above a pair of satinwood inlaid astragal glazed display doors, revealing once opened a bank of 3 adjustable bookshelves.The lower section stands on splayed feet and is fitted with a bank of four graduating drawers, all with a quality cock beading, the top drawer opening on brass arched hinges to reveal inside a truly spectacular quality fully-fitted secretaire writing desk, to include a green tooled baize writing skiver, 7 rosewood and satinwood inlaid working drawers with bone handles, 7 cabby holes (each with a decorative carved frieze) and an incredible 6 secret/concealed/hidden drawers!As the images demonstrate, the piece is of a stunning rich aged mahogany patination.It is further enhanced by retaining the original Georgian glass door panels, the original turned wooden handles, the original brass locks and hinges, and there is a working key supplied that locks the secretaire desk section.To summarise, this is a superb quality piece and it is a very honest example.Rare in Bow-Front form!Attributes:EnglishGeorge III PeriodSheraton PeriodCirca: 1790Condition:The piece is offered in an overall good condition commensurate with age.The green baize lining is a new edition and there is no key present that locks the bookcase section.Framed Measurements: INCHES & CENTIMETRESHeight: 79.5'''' | 201.9 cmWidth: 43.2'''' | 109.7 cmDepth: 21.5'''' | 63 cm^^ Fast & Free UK Delivery Included^^DeliveryArtsonline UK ships worldwide daily, using only fully insured, priority, and fully tracked delivery services. Great care and much time are taken over the safe transportat...