A George III mahogany secretaire bookcase, the upper section with a broken swan-neck pediment and dentilled cornice, above two glazed doors enclosing three adjustable shelves, the projecting base with a secretaire drawer, enclosing a fitted interior, above two cupboard doors, enclosing slides, flanked by four short drawers on each side, raised on a plinth base, 159cm wide x 62cm deep x 260cm high

Condition Report

Generally ok but lacking 8cm section of centre beading on cupboard doors. Lacking sections of veneer on stiles and rails, including 8cm on right of left short drawer and on rail below, a 4cm x 3cm section restored, and on right side of doors three patches, 4cm, 3cm and 2cm long. Lacking sections of cockbead, including 3cm, 5cm and 7.5cm sections of cockbeads. Left side of base with 46cm hairline crack and left side of top of base with 20cm hairline crack. Gilding worn on handles. Right branch of swan-neck re-glued/restored halfway up. Several panes of glass cracked, including top middle of right door. Chips, dents and scratches consistent with age and use.

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