A Sheraton period West Indian satinwood secretaire bookcase
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Description
A Sheraton period West Indian satinwood secretaire bookcase, with later painted Victorian decoration and mirror backs, of tall rectangular form, the upper section with two doors of glazed arches enclosing three adjustable shelves, the base with five graduated drawers, the top two forming the fall front of the secretaire and enclosing four drawers, one large and six small pigeon holes. English, 1790.
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More Information
Origin: England Period: 18th Century Materials: satinwood and glass Condition: Good. Creation Date: 1790 Styles / Movements: Traditional, Sheraton Incollect Reference #: 502279 -
Dimensions
W. 46 in; H. 93.5 in; D. 22.5 in; W. 116.84 cm; H. 237.49 cm; D. 57.15 cm;
Message from Seller:
Wick Antiques was established by Charles Wallrock in the early 1980s. Having grown up in the Antiques world Charles developed an extensive wealth of knowledge. Starting out as a ‘man with a van’ he quickly gained a good reputation and embarked on a longstanding relationship with Harrods. He was later joined by his wife, Caroline Wallrock. Caroline having completed a Persian degree, went on to study at Christie’s fine art and then joined Sotheby’s specializing in Islamic and Japanese works of art