A GEORGE III MAHOGANY, TULIPWOOD CROSSBANDED AND MARQUETRY SECRETAIRE- BOOKCASE
Lot 418 THE PROPERTY OF A PRIVATE COLLECTOR (LOT 418)

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY, TULIPWOOD CROSSBANDED AND MARQUETRY SECRETAIRE- BOOKCASE

CIRCA 1790

Closed15 April 2011

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USD 15,000

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A GEORGE III MAHOGANY, TULIPWOOD CROSSBANDED AND MARQUETRY SECRETAIRE- BOOKCASE
CIRCA 1790
The rectangular molded cornice and frieze above an astragal glazed door enclosing two adjustable shelves, the lower section fitted with four mahogany-lined long graduated drawers, the second drawer fitted with a gilt-tooled green leather writing slide concealing fitted compartments, on tall splayed legs, the top drawer with a trade label, M. HARRIS & SONS 44/52 NEW OXFORD STREET LONDON W.C.1, handles replaced
78¾ in. (200 cm.) high; 29½ in. (75 cm.) wide; 19½ in. (75 cm.) deep

With M. Harris & Sons, London.
Acquired from Devenish & Co. Inc., New York.