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Breakfront Secretary Bookcase, circa 1785

Offered by: Yew Tree House

Description
A George III breakfront secretary bookcase of refined design and superb craftsmanship. Features include finely figured mahogany timber, an upper case with adjustable shelving and eight shelves behind four operable doors with elegant diamond paned astragal glazing below a gothic carved trellised swan neck pediment with pierced fretwork surrounded by a ogee molded cornice, all above four large graduated drawers with chequered inlay banding with original wreath handled brass double pulls stepped out from cupboards to either side with concave molded doors with raised beading, rosewood cross banding, conforming chequered inlay band and inwardly curved corners each with a carved rosette, with a pull out sliding tooled leather secretary or writing surface above the top drawer and scalloped storage dividers to the drawer beneath, all on a plinth base. England, circa 1785.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	18th Century
Condition:	Good. Good antique condition. One hairline break to glass. Slight cupping to cupboard doors. Keys lacking but doors and drawers operable.
Creation Date:	1785
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, George III
Dealer Reference #:	YEWTR00002417
Incollect Reference #:	866915

Dimensions

W.	82 in;	H.	97 in;	D.	22 in;
W.	208.28 cm;	H.	246.38 cm;	D.	55.88 cm;

Message from Seller:

Yew Tree House Antiques, established in 1991, specializes in unique pieces with “soulfulness of character,” carefully curated by Kevin Kleinbardt and Ahna Petersen. Visit us at The Gallery at 200 Lex in New York City or contact us at 212.249.6612 | ythantiques@yahoo.com.

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