A George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase†
Circa 1775
with mahogany-lined drawers and mahogany backboards.†Height 101 x width 50 x depth 24 3/4 inches.
This lot is located in Chicago.

Provenance:
Hotspur Ltd., London, 12 February 1992 (with invoice)

The drawer linings all made from solid mahogany. The upper case lacking original shelves; lined in silk, electrified, and with modern glass shelves. With two keys, one for the drawers and astragal; the other key for the prospect door in the writing surface. Overall in well-conserved, ready-to-place condition, except for slight areas of residue and discoloration to the finish where packing tape was mistakenly applied. An age crack in one side of the lower case. Small repairs to the corners at the top of the lower case. The pediment with a later central "seat" where a finial might have been (it could also have been designed without a finial originally).†Condition reports are available upon request. All lots are sold "as is," in the condition they are in at the time of the auction. The physical condition of lots can vary due to age, normal wear and tear, previous damage, and restoration. Prospective buyers are strongly advised to inspect a lot personally or through a knowledgeable representative prior to bidding. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Prospective buyers must review and agree to the Conditions of Sale before participating in an auction, and it is the responsibility of the buyer to ensure that they have requested, received and considered any condition report.