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An Anglo-Chinese camphor and ebony campaign secretaire bookcase

Offered by: Wick Antiques LTD

Description
An Anglo-Chinese camphor and ebony campaign secretaire bookcase, of rectangular form in two sections, each with carrying handles, the upper section with cupboard doors which open to reveal two adjustable shelves, the lower section with a secretaire drawer fitted with letter racks, pigeon-holes and small drawers, with an unfolding extension to the fall, all above tow short and two long drawers, raised on detachable lion’s paw feet, decorated throughout with solid ebony mouldings and bone stringing, superb quality cut brass flush handles. Chinese, c1820.

Ivory License Reference Number 4N5P53XH

More Information

Origin:	China
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Camphor and Ebony
Condition:	Good. Good
Creation Date:	c 1820
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	klircmbejqvk
Incollect Reference #:	423584

Dimensions

W.	38.5 in;	H.	73 in;	D.	19.5 in;
W.	97.79 cm;	H.	185.42 cm;	D.	49.53 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