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Late 18th Century Irish Georgian Secretaire Bookcase

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A superb Irish Georgian secretaire bookcase, the pierced swan necked cornice above a pair of astragal glazed doors containing adjustable shelves with fitted secretaire drawer flanked by two short drawers and cupboards on platform support. Circa 1790 Irish
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 104.34 in (265 cm)Width: 51.58 in (131 cm)Depth: 18.23 in (46.3 cm)
  • Style:
    Georgian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1790
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Dublin, IE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5735230863622
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