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Important George III Period Mahogany Secretary Breakfront

$34,500
£26,539.70
€30,805.04
CA$48,653.24
A$54,499.81
CHF 28,625.27
MX$662,700.16
NOK 362,489.37
SEK 344,099.89
DKK 229,909.96

About the Item

An important George III Period figured mahogany breakfront bookcase, the central drawer featuring a fall front secretary fitted with storage compartments and inset with a green tooled leather writing surface, each sides featuring two recessed cabinets doors . The top part featuring an elegant "swan's neck" broken pediment, inset with a foliage paterne fretwork above four glazed doors showing a geometric design opening to reveal ajustable shelves. England c.1780
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 117.5 in (298.45 cm)Width: 121 in (307.34 cm)Depth: 24.5 in (62.23 cm)
  • Style:
    George III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1780-1789
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1780
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Montreal, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU875142280282

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