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C. 1780 English Armorial Crested Secretaire Bookcase

$12,500
£9,365.50
€10,916.70
CA$17,593.97
A$17,908.84
CHF 10,194.06
MX$216,173.05
NOK 118,868.29
SEK 120,301.52
DKK 81,608.49

About the Item

Circa 1780 George III Armorial Crested Secretaire Bookcase, English. This monumental, important secretaire bookcase is surmounted by a superb fretwork broken arch pediment with central armorial crest. The bookcase doors with 23 glazed panes of interlaced Gothic glazing bar tracery & rosette carved corner accents. The base has carved waist molding above the well fitted secretaire drawer with 7 drawers, fretwork valanced pigeon holes flank secret document drawers surrounding the prospect door, over molded cabinet doors, raised on ogee bracket feet. Hooks for fall restored. Some cracks in glass panes. 45.5" w. at waist & 47 3/8" at feet; 20 1/8" d. waist. We are a family business that has been a major source for the selective buyer for over 90 years. We are one the finest antiques shop in the South and Mid-Atlantic, proclaimed the “Best Antiques Shop in the Mid-Atlantic” by Mid-Atlantic Antiques Magazine. With over 7,500 square feet of show room space in an impressive Italianate Villa setting, we are a must visit spot for antiques collectors, dealers and decorators alike! We specialize in period 18th and 19th century English and Country French furniture, fine art, silver, porcelain, lighting, and all appropriate decorative accessories. You will also find pieces of American origin, from Continental Europe, Asia, and the Middle East and ranging in date and style from Baroque to Mid-Century Modern. In short, we are a treasure trove of unique items with an unprecedented selection for your home or collection! Condition commensurate with age and use.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 90.5 in (229.87 cm)Width: 48.38 in (122.89 cm)Depth: 21.75 in (55.25 cm)
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood,Carved,Molded
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1780
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Hooks for fall restored. Wear consistent with age and use. Condition commensurate with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chapel Hill, NC
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: WOF-26291stDibs: LU6458247121342

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