Breakfront Bookcase

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    George III Period Mahogany Breakfront, Late 18th Century. Beautifully fenestrated upper case with original glass. Silk moire covered, adjustable shelves. Cabinet base with desk in middle drawer showcasing a magnificent cubbyholed interior of satinwood and mahogany. Still retains its original ink well and fine leather drop down writing surface. In pristine period condition. Apparently no replacements or repairs of note Provenance: Sotheby’s Fine English Furniture Sale to a New England Collector Dimensions:
    Height: 87.5 in (222.25 cm)
    Width: 69.5 in (176.53 cm)
    Depth: 22 in (55.88 cm)
    Style: George III (Of the Period) Materials and Techniques: Mahogany,Satinwood Place of Origin: England Period: Late 18th Century Date of Manufacture: 1790-1800 Condition: Good
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Retains early if not original French polish.
  • ITEM DETAILS Period George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase. Beautiful Georgian Fenestration. Base Cabinet Opens to Reveal a Satinwood Writing Interior. Original Linen Slides Underneath. Nice Color and Patina. Provenance: Beacon Hill Family Dimensions: Height: 87 in (220.98 cm) Width: 84 in (213.36 cm) Depth: 22 in (55.88 cm) Style: George III (Of the Period) Materials and Techniques: Mahogany Place of Origin: England Period: Early 19th Century Date of Manufacture: 1800 Condition: Good Refinished. Repaired: Restorations throughout. Wear consistent with age and use.
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    ITEM DETAILS Early 19th Century Mahogany William IV or Late Regency Breakfront. Fluted columned case with pedimented glass front four door top. Bottom with paneled doors and original lion head pulls. Central drawer reveals a leather writing surface and pigeon holed compartments. Piece breaks down into nine sections for transportation and installation. The best of the best of this period. Provenance: Winter Antique Show to Private New York Collection Dimensions: Height: 110.5 in (280.67 cm) Width: 96 in (243.84 cm) Depth: 23 in (58.42 cm) Style: William IV (Of the Period) Materials and Techniques: Mahogany Place of Origin: England Period: Early 19th Century Date of Manufacture: 1820 Condition: Good Repaired: minor. Original finish. All original including pulls and secondary wood.
  • American Federal Style Birch and Birch Veneered Breakfront Bookcase with Secretary Interior. Exquisitely chosen bookmatched birch panels retaining a wonderful patina and color. Diamond fenestrated glass paned doors with unusual mirrored tops. Most likely a custom piece created by a Northshore of MA or Portsmouth, NH Cabinetmaker in the Centennial Period (around 1880). --By Descent, a Prominent New England Family Dimensions: Height: 88 in (223.52 cm) Width: 74 in (187.96 cm) Depth: 23 in (58.42 cm) Style: Federal (In the Style Of) Materials and Techniques: Birch,Mahogany Place of Origin: United States Period: Late 19th Century Date of Manufacture: 1880-1900 Condition: Good Repaired: Only minor small repair to top molding. Finish seems original. Professionally waxed. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • ITEM DETAILS Early 18th Century Queen Anne Japanned Secretary Bookcase. Cartouche double arched top. Bevelled mirror doors. Bun Feet. Red lacquer Chinoiserie interior. Provenance: Distinguished Midwest Private Collection Dimensions: Height: 82 in (208.28 cm) Width: 36 in (91.44 cm) Depth: 19 in (48.26 cm) Style: Queen Anne (Of the Period) Materials and Techniques: Hardwood,Japanned Place of Origin: England Period: Early 18th Century Date of Manufacture: 1730 Condition: Good Repaired: Minor inpainting. Wear consistent with age and use. Shows some shrinkage. Wear to original Japanning though remarkably intact.
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