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Lot 810

Fine George III Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
British, late 18th century, rich dark reddish brown color, with glazed upper case with shelved interior, removable cornice, interior with adjustable shelves, lower case with fitted desk drawer, with six interior drawers and leather writing surface, over three long drawers, flanked by paneled cabinet doors opening to adjustable shelved interiors, probably original bale brasses, dovetailed construction with oak and mahogany drawer linings, 92-1/2 x 59 x 20 in., Provenance: according to consignor notes, purchased from Bobby Dodd Jr., Atlanta, in 1996; Antiques Estate of Carl R. Hartrampf Jr., Atlanta, Georgia

Condition

excellent condition overall, upper case with original cornice, minor break and repair at one side molding, one interior drawer bottom replaced, later leather writing surface in good condition, typical minor cracks to case sides, original base molding with some later blocking