FINE QUEEN ANNE FIGURED WALNUT SECRETARY BOOKCASE.

FINE QUEEN ANNE FIGURED WALNUT SECRETARY BOOKCASE. Second quarter 18th century. In two parts, the double-domed wavy-molded cornice above the conforming upper case fitted with a pair of shaped beveled mirrored doors, each with an etched starburst design, opening to an interior fitted with two adjustable shelves above a row of pigeonholes over a row of three serpentine drawers, above an aligned pair of candle slides, fitted to the molded lower case having a thumbmolded hinged slant lid on lopers, the interior with tooled leather writing surface and fitted with an arrangement of pigeonholes, the outermost stepped, above a row of incurved serpentine document drawers, all centering a prospect door, above three graduated long drawers, raised on a quarter-round molded bracket base. The whole in richly figured walnut veneers. SIZE: 78″ h. x 32″ case w. x 21″ d. CONDITION: Old repolished and restored surfaces. Restoration to some veneers and to bracket feet. Old insect damage is minor. Beveled mirror plates original. Escutcheons probably original, brass hardware later replacements. Overall very good restored condition. 9-92779 (6,000-7,500)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Spring 2008

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	99	$0.00	FINE QUEEN ANNE FIGURED WALNUT SECRETARY BOOKCASE. Second quarter 18th century. In two parts, the double-domed wavy-molded cornice above the conforming upper case fitted with a pair of shaped beveled mirrored doors, each with an etched starburst design, opening to an interior fitted with two adjustable shelves above a row of pigeonholes over a row of three serpentine drawers, above an aligned pair of candle slides, fitted to the molded lower case having a thumbmolded hinged slant lid on lopers, the interior with tooled leather writing surface and fitted with an arrangement of pigeonholes, the outermost stepped, above a row of incurved serpentine document drawers, all centering a prospect door, above three graduated long drawers, raised on a quarter-round molded bracket base. The whole in richly figured walnut veneers. SIZE: 78″ h. x 32″ case w. x 21″ d. CONDITION: Old repolished and restored surfaces. Restoration to some veneers and to bracket feet. Old insect damage is minor. Beveled mirror plates original. Escutcheons probably original, brass hardware later replacements. Overall very good restored condition. 9-92779 (6,000-7,500) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Spring 2008 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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