Lot 155

Georgian Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

Estimate: $600 - $900

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, 19th century, upper case with dentil molded cornice above two glazed doors, opening to adjustable shelved interior, lower case with fitted butler's desk over two inlaid cabinet doors, three linen slides, 83-1/2 x 50 x 24-1/2 in.

Provenance: Estate of T. Kenneth and Karin Ellis, "Stepping Stones", Hot Springs, Virginia

Condition

scattered finish distress with some losses, blistering, and discoloration, surface dust and mildew, writing board lacking felt or leather, replaced drawer pulls, shrinkage cracks and other distress to lower paneled doors, feet replaced, other scattered veneer and surface distress, some shrinkage and minor warping to lower doors, cracks to one glass panel, one door mullion missing, minor restoration to crown and dentil molding