Lot 483

A George III mahogany breakfront secretaire bookcase,

Auction: 29 September 2004 at 12:00 BST
£27,025
Description
the projecting moulded cornice with central swan neck moulded pediment above four astragal mirrored doors enclosing adjustable shelves, the lower section with central panelled secretaire drawer enclosing interior fitted with drawers and pigeonholes, flanked by panelled doors enclosing three drawers, over four further panelled doors, each enclosing adjustable shelves, the whole raised on a plinth
Dimensions
192cm wide, 249cm high, 56cm deep
Footnote
Provenance: Gillingham Hall, Norfolk. Probably supplied for Francis Schutz of Gillingham who married in 1755; thence by descent.
