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Beautiful Quality Rare 18thc George III Bow-fronted Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

£3,850    $4,877    €4,632
BEAUTIFUL QUALITY RARE 18thC GEORGE III BOW-FRONTED MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE BOOKCASE
 
Brief Description:
 
This is a beautiful quality 18th-century George III Sheraton Period Figured Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid ''''Bow-Front'''' Secretaire Bookcase.
 
The rare, attractive and sturdy piece dates from the late 18th-century - circa 1780-1790.
 
The piece is fitted with a thumbnail moulded cornice that rises above a pair of satinwood inlaid astragal glazed display doors, revealing once opened a bank of 3 adjustable bookshelves.
 
The lower section is fitted with a bank of four graduating drawers, all of which have quality cock beading, original turned bun handles and satinwood string inlay,.
 
The large upper drawer opens smoothly to reveal a truly outstanding and original fitted secretaire desk interior, comprising of 7 working rosewood veneered drawers, bone drawer handles, elegant pigeon holes, string inlay, and a newly fitted green tooled baize writing skiver.
 
As the images demonstrate, the piece is of a stunning rich figured 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:
 
English
 
George III Period
 
Sheraton Period
 
Circa: 1780-1790
 
Condition:
 
The piece is offered in an overall beautiful condition commensurate with age, and it is ready to enjoy immediately.
 
Framed Measurements:
 
INCHES & CENTIMETRES
 
Height: 79.5'''' | 201.9 cm
 
Width: 43.2'''' | 109.7 cm
 
Depth: 21.5'''' | 63 cm
 
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Antique #SA1116978, shown on this page, originates from the georgian Era. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
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