Lot 247 , A mid 18th century Italian rosewood parquetry and parquetry bureau bookcase, W.107cm D.57cm H.237cm.

A mid 18th century Italian rosewood parquetry and parquetry bureau bookcase,
with swan's neck pediment centred with gilt scallop shell, two mirrored doors enclosing shelves, the fall enclosing pigeon holes and drawers and three serpentined drawers, on bracket feet,
W.107cm D.57cm H.237cm.
£1,000-1,500

Condition:
Overall of a dark reddish brown tone, a little lighter at the pediment where it is a little faded, mouldings to the pediment have seen some repair and in places are held with tape, there are a few small losses. Mirrors are bevelled glass and are certainly old possibly original, bordered with gilt ribbon tied motifs which are a little rubbed, lock looks original but no key present, interior has three fixed shelves, the fall again has original lock but no key, interior a little scuffed, drawers with original handles and locks but no key, some small losses to veneers around the plinth and light rubbing and fading to the sides particularly the left.

Sold for £1,500