A very fine George III, Sheraton period, secretaire bookcase made circa 1795, flame figured mahogany veneers with cross banding and ebony stringing. The bookcase with a shaped flowing pediment topped by urn finials, astragal glazed doors, is of classic Sheraton form. Three removable/adjustable shelves. The chest section with a pull out secretaire compartment, five internal drawers and a blue leather writing panel, above three long cockbeaded drawers, standing on swept bracket feet with a shaped apron. The key to the secretaire section works the locks on the three drawers below which is unusual. It is in exceptional original condition. Size: Max Height - 88" (223.5cm) Max Width - 42" (107cm) Max Depth - 21" (53.5cm) Height of Chest section - 42" (107cm) Height of Bookcase with pediment and Finials - 46" (117cm) Desk Height when open - 30.5" (77.5cm) Internal Ref: 40084
Dimensions
Height = 224 cm (88")
Width = 107 cm (42")
Depth = 54 cm (21")
Georgian Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase
Price
£7,500
| $10,243 USD | €8,633 EUR
Item Ref
40084
Description
A very fine George III, Sheraton period, secretaire bookcase made circa 1795, flame figured mahogany veneers with cross banding and ebony stringing. The bookcase with a shaped flowing pediment topped by urn finials, astragal glazed doors, is of classic Sheraton form. Three removable/adjustable shelves. The chest section with a pull out secretaire compartment, five internal drawers and a blue leather writing panel, above three long cockbeaded drawers, standing on swept bracket feet with a shaped apron. The key to the secretaire section works the locks on the three drawers below which is unusual. It is in exceptional original condition. Size: Max Height - 88" (223.5cm) Max Width - 42" (107cm) Max Depth - 21" (53.5cm) Height of Chest section - 42" (107cm) Height of Bookcase with pediment and Finials - 46" (117cm) Desk Height when open - 30.5" (77.5cm) Internal Ref: 40084
Dimensions
Height = 224 cm (88")
Width = 107 cm (42")
Depth = 54 cm (21")