10-13-201810-13-2018
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
3150BBoston
October 13, 2018 10:00 AMCalender
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Georgian-style Mahogany and Mahogany-veneered Secretary Bookcase

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$861$700
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 3150BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 13, 2018 10:00AM

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, Lancaster