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19th century, two part form, oak secondary, the upper bookcase with a cove molded cornice, two hinged raised panel doors with burl wood banding and central conch shell inlays, interior with louvered shelf and (18) pigeonholes, the cabinet inset into the bureau with a hinged slant lid featuring burl banded inlays and molded edge, loper supports, interior with central hinged prospect door featuring banded and conch shell inlays, six valanced pigeonholes over eight fitted drawers, sliding storage compartment, the case with two over two flush drawers with beaded surround and banded inlays, straight bracket foot base.
79 x 43 x 23 in.
Bookcase lock not properly working; back boards reset; slant lid with edge chips; interior with dark staining; later pulls; lower drawer with small veneer chip; feet are old and appear original.