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19th Century English Walnut Bookcase or Secretary

About the Item

This is a bookcase / secretary or Bureau bookcase, made in England, circa 1825. There is a Pagoda Shaped layered crown molding to the top of the piece (very unusual). There is a pair of doors to the upper that are made to fit the shape of the crown molding. The upper doors, the three drawers beneath the doors and the front of the fall on the desk are banded in walnut, followed by a String inlay of ebony with a smaller walnut banding followed by another string inlay of ebony with Kashmir walnut (the finest cut of Burr Walnut) to the middle. All of the drawer fronts on the base, both the right and left sides, and the interior of the upper doors are banded in walnut, followed by a String inlay of ebony with Kashmir walnut to the middle. There are 12 drawers and a cupboard behind the upper doors. All of these are banded in walnut with an inlay of rosewood and Kashmir walnut to the middle. There are 2 banks of drawers with 3 drawers each to the interior of the fall that are in bird's-eye maple. Both of these sets of drawers pull-out to reveal a secret hiding place for valuables. The solid brass hardware in absolutely beautiful and of the finest quality. The desk rests on a set of bun feet. The overall condition and finish is fabulous. It retains it's original key. This is a simply spectacular piece of the finest quality antique English Furniture available. It measures 46 1/2 in. wide x 25 1/2 in. deep x 90 in. tall.

Dimensions:
Height: 90 in (228.6 cm)Width: 46.5 in (118.11 cm)Depth: 25.5 in (64.77 cm)
Style:
George IV (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Walnut
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
1820-1829
Date of Manufacture:
1825
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Unbelievable quality in fantastic condition.
Seller Location:
Savannah, GA
Reference Number:
Seller: ALV 41stDibs: LU1021412281851

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