Lot 315 , A George III mahogany secretaire chest on chest, W.3ft 7in. D.1ft 11in. H.6ft 3in.

A George III mahogany secretaire chest on chest, W.3ft 7in. D.1ft 11in. H.6ft 3in.

A George III mahogany secretaire chest on chest, with dentil cornice over three short and three graduated drawers flanked by fluted canted corners, the bases with secretaire above three further graduated long drawers, on bracket feet, W.3ft 7in. D.1ft 11in. H.6ft 3in.
Estimate £500-800

Rich mahogany colour recently repolished.
Small reapir to damage in the top left corner of the cornice.
Top centre drawer has a poorly repaired nine inch split running from left to right.
All drawers have later handles and patches/old unfaded areas (once had oval plates fitted) show around the new handles.
Secretaire drawer is old but not original.
A few old splits to the sides.




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