Early 18th century, oak, oak and pine secondary, two part form, dovetailed case, all over dark green painted field with gilt and raised highlights with figures, floral and avian motifs, the bookcase featuring a cove molded arched cornice with two conforming hinged beveled glass doors, shelved interior with finished with decorated back board of religious figures, hinged fall lid with lopper support, the interior with red field and gilt highlights, central prospect door flanked by two vertical document drawers, stepped interior with six valanced pigeon holes and four small drawers, with well, the case with two side-by-side drawers above two long drawers with full dust boards, applied waist and base moldings, on turned bun feet.

87.75 x 40 x 22 in., case width 38.5 in.

Private Collection, Long Island, New York

Later pulls; later beveled glass panels; later lighted interior (not tested or guaranteed to be in working order); some expected paint and gesso loss with minor enhancements; feet are old and in original holes (appear original)

$4,000 - 6,000