Lot 529
A George III mahogany secretaire bookcase
Fine Furniture, Rugs, Ceramics, Silver
Auction: 8 October 2000 at 12:00 BST
£42,200
Description
the arched cornice with fluted pedestals and ball finials above pair of astragal glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves, the base with false fronted fitted secretaire drawer above three long graduated drawers on shaped apron and splayed bracket feet
111cm wide, 263cm high, 57cm deep
Footnote
Bears labels to first drawer and rear;
'Mant, Upholder & Cabinet Maker, High Street, Winchester, N.B. Goods appraised and sold by Auction on the most reasonable terms.'
'An Anthology of Regional Furniture with Maker's Identification' Regional Furniture p15 VII 1993 includes a linen press bearing Mant's label.