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Antique Georgian Sheraton Neo-Classical Inlaid Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, 1795

$7,797
$11,99534% Off
£5,905.50
£9,085.1034% Off
€6,782.27
€10,433.9234% Off
CA$10,926.15
CA$16,808.9234% Off
A$11,878.92
A$18,274.6834% Off
CHF 6,298.22
CHF 9,689.2634% Off
MX$142,398.19
MX$219,067.1134% Off
NOK 80,047.14
NOK 123,145.4934% Off
SEK 73,334.06
SEK 112,818.0134% Off
DKK 50,688.86
DKK 77,980.3634% Off

About the Item

A fine rare antique George III Sheraton inlaid mahogany bookcase secretary, circa 1795. A diminutive bureau bookcase In two parts, the top having a stepped cornice with twin doors below, the doors having very unusual astragal decoration of neo-classical urns with swags surmounted with 'Prince of Wales' fleur des lys finials, the doors enclosing three shelves and three short inlaid drawers. The base having an inlaid fall front oval floral paterae enclosing a fitted interior with six pigeon holes four drawers and a central locking door with shell inlay, the writing surface having a red 'bull's blood' tooled gilded leather. Below are three inlaid drawers with the original brass handles, the base having a single 'secret' drawer and the bookcase is raised on tall 'French' bracket feet. This rare and unusual Georgian bookcase secretary is of the highest quality and in very good condition. Bloomsbury Fine Art Antiques ship globally, if we know your location we can offer a preferential shipping quote.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 77 in (195.58 cm)Width: 39.25 in (99.7 cm)Depth: 19 in (48.26 cm)
  • Style:
    Sheraton (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1795
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very good condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Portland, OR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: C10481stDibs: LU4876125632062

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