george-iii-inlaid-mahogany-secretary-bookcase
Lot 30
George III Inlaid Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Early 19th century, two-part form, mahogany veneers, pine and deal secondary, molded cornice with an arched detail and applied drops, two hinged cabinet doors with inlaid arched mullions, louvered shelved interior, the base with a hinged lipped lid with loper supports, divided interior, with four pigeon holes and valances, four drawers, case with three long graduated cockbeaded drawers, shaped skirt, on French bracket feet.

83 x 40 x 20 in.

Estate of the late Katherine H. Booker, Halifax, Virginia

Some applied drops at cornice frieze missing; later green felt writing surface; tight shrinkage crack at lid; later lopers and loper supports; drawer runners rebuilt; back left rear foot cut and replaced.