george-iii-secretary-bookcase
Lot 774
George III Secretary Bookcase
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Late 18th century, mahogany, oak and pine secondary, two part form, the upper case with applied cove molded cornice above a stylized Chinese Chippendale frieze, two hinged doors with shaped raised panel, interior with louvered shelves, lower case with hinged slant lid revealing a divided interior above three side by side drawers above three graduated long drawers all with cock beading, raised on ogee bracket feet.

89.5 x 48 x 24 in.

Private Collection, Wilson, NC

Ogee feet are old and appear to be likely original.

Upper doors with replaced hinges; replaced lock and holes plugged by escutcheons where pulls once were; hinged fall lid with cut and repair to front right corner and shrinkage crack to front left side, staining to interior writing surface, some cock beading repair; other minor repairs and expected use from age.

$2,000 - 4,000