Lot 328 , A George II figured walnut secretaire chest on chest, W.3ft 5.5in. D.1ft 10in. H.6ft 4in.

A George II figured walnut secretaire chest on chest, fitted three short and seven graduated long drawers, the lower drawer with concave starburst motif, on bracket feet, W.3ft 5.5in. D.1ft 10in. H.6ft 4in.
Estimate £3,000-5,000

Overall in very good condition, probably restored within the past 10 years or so, front of a good rich dark treacle tone, both sides a little lighter, signs of minor old repairs to the moulded cornice with one small patch in the top right corner, equally minor and well effected repairs around the edges of the drawers which have later replacement handles and escutcheons, no key present, the secretaire drawer is quite possibly a later addition being held in place with a brass hook and enclosing four short drawers and pigeon holes, minor ring marks to the interior, starburst motif is fairly shallow and again may be a later embellishment, minor wear to the varnish and scuffing around the base commensurate with use.


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Sold for £2,600