A George IV mahogany secretaire bookcase, the well matched, associated upper section with a cavetto cornice above a pair of glazed doors with reeded glazing bars, enclosing adjustable shelves and grooved sides, the base inlaid with ebony stringing and three graduated, cock-breaded drawers beneath the secretaire drawer, over an apron, raised on slightly splayed bracket feet, with two keys, 118cm wide x 62cm deep x 228cm high (4)

Condition Report

Generally good. Nice colour and a good look. Each side of base with small hairline cracks. Old patinated scratches and dents.

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