george-iii-inlaid-mahogany-butler-s-bureau-bookcase
Lot 53
George III Inlaid Mahogany Butler's Bureau Bookcase
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Circa 1800, mahogany veneer, deal and oak secondary, two-part form, upper case with cove molded cornice, vertically veneered frieze, two hinged doors with individually paned Gothic arched doors, louvered shelved interior with later fabric backing, the base with applied reeded edge, upper fall front drawer with dark line and dot inlay, interior with divided and drawered compartments with turned bone pulls, over three graduated drawers, all with cock bead, on French bracket feet.

86.5 x 44.5 x 20 in.

Some small veneer patches, dark stains and indents from use; later fabric lining; later pulls with drill holes; old dark maring to sides of base; rear right foot with cut and patch.