A George III mahogany press cupboard with secretaire drawer, the upper section with decorative dentil cornice and serpentine panel doors enclosing oak slides within, the secretaire drawer fitted with a small cupboard, drawers and pigeon holes, over two further drawer and bracket feet, 111cm x 62.5cm x 189cm
Sold for £900
Estimated at £1,000 - £2,000
A George III mahogany press cupboard with secretaire drawer, the upper section with decorative dentil cornice and serpentine panel doors enclosing oak slides within, the secretaire drawer fitted with a small cupboard, drawers and pigeon holes, over two further drawer and bracket feet, 111cm x 62.5cm x 189cm
Minor marks, dents and scratches overall due to age and use and in generally good condition, the interior with slides but also fitted with a later brass rail, the drawer to the secretaire with later inset leather writing surface, the handles original, the locks to the drawers seemingly original
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Auction: The House & Garden Sale, 18th Oct, 2021