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English George III Mahogany Secretaire Breakfront Bookcase

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For sale is a fine quality George III Mahogany secretaire breakfront bookcase. Have four doors with arched oval glazing bars open to adjustable interior shelves. Below this, the base has a large secretaire drawer to the centre, with a drop front falling to show a fully fitted interior comprising of pigeon holes, a writing surface and drawers, each of which with brass handles. The centre drawer is flanked by a further two drawers on either side with bun handles, above cupboards below. The end cupboards each have a single shelf, and the centre cupboard has two pullout / pull-out trays. The bookcase comes apart into nine pieces for ease of transport and is in very good condition. Please note: A cities certificate may required to export this piece. This is something we can obtain on your behalf so that the piece can cross borders. Measures: Width: 111.5" depth: 23.5" height: 99" Internal depth (centre): 13" Internal depth (ends): 10.5".
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 99 in (251.46 cm)Width: 111.5 in (283.21 cm)Depth: 23.5 in (59.69 cm)
  • Style:
    George III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1800
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chelmsford, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: S26-11stDibs: LU2494325229452
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