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English Furniture in the Age of Mahogany

Thu, Jun 23, 2022 11:00AM EDT
Lot 32

George III Mahogany, Satinwood and Rosewood Inlaid Secretary Bookcase

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$200 $50
$500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

The locks marked: 'SECURE LEVER'.

8 ft. 1 in. x 41 1/4 x 22 1/4 in. (closed).

Condition

Crest is loose and later in date along with some later inlay and carved molding on the lower section. Left pierced swan neck crest missing a piece of carving. Seam separation to the edges. Crack to one pane of glass. The lower part with chips to the molding. Veneer losses to the upper right section on the glazed door. Top drop down drawer front with more age cracks to the inlay. Added magnetic close to the central door.  Leather lined writing surface with age cracks. Scattered age cracks throughout. Replaced drawer pulls. Age cracks to drawer interiors. Missing veneer to apron. Scuffs and nicks to the feet, one repaired. Otherwise in generally good condition. Structurally sound. With three keys.

Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.