george-iii-mahogany-desk-and-bookcase
Lot 42
George III Mahogany Desk and Bookcase
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Circa 1800, mahogany veneer, oak and pine secondary, two part form, associated upper case with dentil molded cornice, fretwork frieze, two hinged astragal molded doors, louvered shelf interior, the base with a hinged slant front lid with molded edge and loper support opening to reveal a brown leather writing surface, hinged prospect door, four small drawers and pigeonholes, the case with four graduated cock beaded drawers on shaped bracket feet.

74 x 39 x 20 in.

From the Collection of Mr. & Mrs. Julius J. Chamberlain, Jr., Charlotte, North Carolina

Early 20th century associated upper bookcase; slant lid with warp, veneer buckling and patch to bottom left edge; interior with later writing surface; ill fitting prospect door; no key.