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George I walnut secretaire kneehole desk

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George I walnut, crossbanded and featherbanded secretaire kneehole desk The rounded rectangular quarter veneered top above a fall front secretaire drawer enclosing a central cupboard door, with 'secret sliding well compartment', six pigeonholes and four short drawers; above an apron drawer and recessed kneehole with cupboard door enclosing a shelf; flanked by three drawers to each side, on shaped bracket feet, with gilt brass carrying handles to the sides, 84cm wide, 49cm deep, 82cm high. Provenance: Private Collection, Hampshire
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 32.29 in (82 cm)Width: 33.08 in (84 cm)Depth: 19.3 in (49 cm)
  • Style:
    George I (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1720-1729
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1720
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Repaired: Sympathetically polished and restored in the past. Wear consistent with age and use. No exterior key Handles appear to be original Good surface.
  • Seller Location:
    Henley-on-Thames, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CNo0027-61stDibs: LU2722342712782

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