Description:
Georgian-style Mahogany and Mahogany-veneered Secretary Bookcase, England, 19th century, possibly by Gillows of Lancaster, upper section with oval paneled doors, lower with drop-front writing desk, interior with seven drawers and six pigeonholes, above three drawers, bracket feet, ht. 90, wd. 53 1/2, dp. 22 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500
Scattered chips to veneer, one pull off, but present, one bail missing, no shelves, expected age cracks.
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Keywords
Bookcase, United Kingdom, LancasterStuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.