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John Howkins Antiques has dated this piece to the 1870s.
The stiles having half round applied columns supported with well carved top and bottom corbels. The 2 glazed doors open to reveal 2 adjustable walnut faced shelves and are secured with working lock & keys. The base section having a very good secretaire consisting of 6 maple veneered and mahogany lined drawers each retaining the original brass axe head handles and 6 shaped top pigeonholes. The writing surface still retains the green baize and the fall is secured with a Bramah lock and 2 keys. The lower cupboard having conforming applied columns and corbels with 2 glazed doors, adjustable shelf and working lock with keys. The whole raised on an inverted breakfront plinth with matching solid walnut cross grain mouldings Dimensions:- Height…81’’/ 206cm. Max.Width at Cornice…51.5’’/ 131cm. Depth of Base…21’’/ 53.5cm. Depth of Top at Cornice…17.5’’/ 44.5cm. Base Height…39.75’’/ 101cm. Top Height…42’’/ 106.5cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £110.
John Howkins Antiques has dated this piece to the 1870s.
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Fine Victorian Burr Walnut Secretaire Bookcase
