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George III Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase
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George III Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

19th century
Sold 4 April 2021 · John Howkins Antiques
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A stunning George III figured mahogany breakfront secretaire bookcase. The shaped cornice having applied mouldings and an arched centre above the 4 astragal glazed doors. The interior sections each having 3 adjustable mahogany faced shelves and working locks with keys. The lower section of conforming breakfront form with reeded edge and a well fitted secretaire drawer which opens to reveal 7 small and 2 long oak lined drawers with brass axe head handles, there are 4 pigeonholes, a small cupboard and a green tooled leather writing surface. Flanked by 2 banks of 2 cock beaded drawers with brass ring handles. Below are 4 panelled doors which have applied mouldings of which the centre doors open to reveal 2 open slide drawers and the end cupboards have shelved interiors. This attractive bookcase is raised on splayed feet with a shaped apron and reeded frieze. The top of the base bears a label of a previous owner “ The reverend R. Smith of Walpole, Norfolk. Condition - very good, fully restored in our own workshops. Dimensions:- Height…91.5’’/ 232.5cm. Width…87.5’’/ 222cm. Depth…20.5’’/ 52cm. Base Height…41.5’’/ 105.5cm. Top Height…50’’/ 127cm. Transports in 2 pieces. Delivery to most of U.K. £120.

Physical Dimensions
Height
232.5cm (91.54")
Width
222cm (87.40")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA675856
Dealers Internal Reference
22797
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Description
A stunning George III figured mahogany breakfront secretaire bookcase. The shaped cornice having applied mouldings and an arched centre above the 4 astragal glazed doors. The interior sections each having 3 adjustable mahogany faced shelves and working locks with keys. The lower section of conforming breakfront form with reeded edge and a well fitted secretaire drawer which opens to reveal 7 small and 2 long oak lined drawers with brass axe head handles, there are 4 pigeonholes, a small cupboard and a green tooled leather writing surface. Flanked by 2 banks of 2 cock beaded drawers with brass ring handles.
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Below are 4 panelled doors which have applied mouldings of which the centre doors open to reveal 2 open slide drawers and the end cupboards have shelved interiors.
John Howkins Antiques

This attractive bookcase is raised on splayed feet with a shaped apron and reeded frieze. The top of the base bears a label of a previous owner “ The reverend R. Smith of Walpole, Norfolk. Condition - very good, fully restored in our own workshops. Dimensions:- Height…91.5’’/ 232.5cm. Width…87.5’’/ 222cm. Depth…20.5’’/ 52cm. Base Height…41.5’’/ 105.5cm. Top Height…50’’/ 127cm. Transports in 2 pieces. Delivery to most of U.K. £120.

Height
232.5cm (91.54")
Width
222cm (87.40")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA675856
Dealers Internal Ref
22797
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
Location
The Grange
Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jhowkins
Verified Since Sep 2010
Items For Sale 474
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John Howkins Antiques
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  • Period19th century
  • SizeH 232.5 cm (92 in) x W 222 cm (87 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)
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