Premier Auction Featuring Collection of David Bahlman and Howard Klosterman | January 11
Thu, Jan 11, 2024 09:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 576
George III Mirrored Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
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, broken arch pediment centered by a brass finial, arched mirrored doors, brass bail handles, upper case fitted with shelves, cartonnier drawers, and shaped dividers, lower case with fall front door opening to a fitted interior with tooled leather writing surface, configuration of five lower drawers, ogee bracket feet, 90 x 39 x 24 in.
Provenance: Stalker & Boos, Inc., Antiquarians, Birmingham, Michigan; Collection of David Bahlman and Howard Klosterman
Condition
generally good condition overall, mirror plates not removed for inspection, glass with age related discoloration, small filled areas, small repair to bed molding, leather writing surface with wear, feet with restorations, two feet replaced at lower section of molding, one foot missing lower molding, other general wear and imperfections expected with age and use
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Stalker & Boos, Inc., Antiquarians, Birmingham, Michigan; Collection of David Bahlman and Howard Klosterman
