george-iii-inlaid-mahogany-butler-s-bureau-bookcase
Lot 4078
George III Inlaid Mahogany Butler's Bureau Bookcase
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Circa 1800, deal and pine secondary, three-part form, broken arched pediment with penwork inlays throughout, two hinged glazed doors with banded inlaid mullions, louvered shelf interior, the base with fall front faux-two-drawers, interior with valanced pigeon holes, inlaid prospect door with divided interior, six small drawers, the case with three graduated cock beaded drawers all with corner fan and line inlays, shaped bracket foot base.

87 x 42 x 21.25 in.

Collection of a Gentleman

Fair condition; veneer buckling and chips throughout; two glass panes with cracks; waist board with shrinkage cracks; some cock beading loss; interior of desk with dark ink stains; warp and dovetail joint breaks to bottom drawer facing; old marring and dark stains to sides of case.