A George III oak secretaire book cabinet, moulded cornice above a pair of doors enclosing three adjustable shelves, the projecting base with four long cockbeaded drawers, the upper fitted with small drawers and pigeonholes, reeded base, turned feet, 214.5cm high, 107cm wide, 52cm deep, early 19th century
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A substantial early Victorian mahogany stepped breakfront library secretaire bookcase, outswept cornice above six glazed rectangular doors, the projecting base with fitted drawer above a pair of rectangular panel doors flanked by four further drawers and cupboards, turned and fluted feet, 227cm high, 282cm wide, 52.5cm deep, c.1840
An oak secretaire chest, rectangular top with moulded edge above a long fitted drawer and two short drawers, brass swing handles, pierced batwing escutcheons, shaped apron, cabriole legs, ball and claw feet, bears plaque for Muirhead, Moffat & Co., Antique Dealers, Glasgow, 95cm high, 120.5cm wide, 59.5cm deep
AN EARLY GEORGE III MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE CHEST ON CHEST ATTRIBUTED TO THOMAS BRADSHAW, C.1760-70 the detachable fretwork swan neck cornice above Greek key and pendant mouldings, with two short and three long drawers, flanked by fluted canted angles, the base with three drawers, the secretaire fitted with pigeonholes and drawers and with secret pilaster compartments flanking a central cupboard 217.3cm high, 111cm wide, 56.3cm deep Provenance From the collection of the late Peter Meyer. Catalogue Note Thomas Bradshaw was an upholder and cabinet-maker based at 10 St. Paul's Church Yard and he subscribed to Chippendale's Director (1754) and was declared bankrupt in 1772. A bureau bookcase with a similar cornice to the present lot is illustrated in Christopher Gilbert, 'Pictorial Dictionary of Marked London Furniture 1700-1840', p.119. pl.150. £1000-1500
A George IV mahogany secretaire bookcase, the well matched, associated upper section with a cavetto cornice above a pair of glazed doors with reeded glazing bars, enclosing adjustable shelves and grooved sides, the base inlaid with ebony stringing and three graduated, cock-breaded drawers beneath the secretaire drawer, over an apron, raised on slightly splayed bracket feet, with two keys, 118cm wide x 62cm deep x 228cm high (4)Condition report: Generally good. Nice colour and a good look. Each side of base with small hairline cracks. Old patinated scratches and dents.
A George III mahogany chest on chest, circa 1800, mounted with a later plank top on a dentil moulded cornice, above two short over three long gradual drawers, moulded fitted on a base with a secretaire drawer enclosing with writing surface, pigeon and interior drawers, over two long drawers, foliage brass swan neck handles, raised on bracket feet. 193cm H x 113cm W x 59cm D
* A George III mahogany secretaire bookcase, the moulded cornice above a pair of Gothic style astragal glazed doors opening to three adjustable shelves, upon the secretaire chest with a fall front crossbanded drawer enclosing a compartmentalised interior, over three further graduated drawers, applied with brass oval back plates and swing handles, raised upon bracket feet, 242cm H x 128cm W x 56cm D
EDWARD BARNSLEY (1900-1987) SECRETAIRE DESK, CIRCA 1933 walnut, the fitted interior with leather skiver, patinated brass handles by Alfred Bucknall(85.5cm (33 1/2in) wide, 114.5cm (45in) high, 37.5cm (14 3/4in) deep)Provenance: With The Fine Art Society, London John MinoprioFootnote: Note: The original drawing for the desk by Edward Barnsley, signed and dated May 1933, is included with this lot (see illustration)
Y EDWARD BARNSLEY (1900-1987) WRITING CABINET, CIRCA 1972 Indian rosewood, with sycamore and ebony inlay, the secretaire drawer with fitted walnut interior having ivory handles and leather skiver, the base with two filing drawers, stamped BARNSLEY(107cm (42in) wide, 107.7cm (42 1/2in) high, 53.5cm (21in) deep)Provenance: Commissioned from Edward Barnsley by John MinoprioFootnote: Literature: Carruthers, A. Edward Barnsley and his Workshop, 1992, p.175, fig. 94 where a similar writing cabinet is illustrated. Note: This cabinet includes a new feature on furniture made from about 1965, where the handles are incorporated into the top edge of the drawer, giving a "smoother appearance with minimal disruption to the grain of the wood on the drawer front". The cabinet bears inscription under the interior drawer "This writing desk was designed for Mr John Minoprio by Edward Barnsley and made by assistant George Taylor in the Froxfield Workshop in 1971. Foreman manager Herbert Upton. Edward Barnsley, Froxfield March 20, 1972" Note: Please be aware that this lot contains material that may be subject to import/export restrictions, especially outside the EU, due to CITES regulations. Please note it is the buyer's sole responsibility to obtain any relevant export or import licence. For more information visit http://www.defra.gov.uk/ahvla-en/imports-exports/cites/
AN EARLY 18TH CENTURY WALNUT CABINET ON CHEST, the upper section with moulded cornice above a pair of glazed doors with engraved and shaped brass escutcheons, the base with four long graduated drawers, each applied with brass swan neck handles and engraved brass cartouche-shaped escutcheons, raised on bracket feet. 200cm high, 88cm wide, 48cm deepCONDITION REPORTSome splits to the sides. Loss of moulding to the front left corner of the top of the base. Small loss to the cornice to the front left corner. Locks intact. Brass handles replaced and two handles with a crack to one of the back plates. Small area of loss to the cornice to the back right hand corner. In generally fair condition commensurate with age and use. The top drawer is not fitted as a secretaire,
~ A Queen Anne style small secretaire mirror back bookcase, 176cm by 51cm by 49cmCondition report: Drawers and doors running freely. Glass original and in good order. The veneer is quite dirty and there are heavy surface marks to the sides that could be cleaned, would benefit from a sympathetic polish. Some minor veneer wear and losses. Wood worm damage to the sides. Legs all repaired.
A most appealing and most substantial, circa 1900 Mahogany Chest of three long and two short Drawers and with central upper secretaire drawer, the fall front revealing an interior with nine trinket drawers and four pigeon holes, oval brass backplate drop handles on splay brass feet (lower apron a/f and detached inside in bottom drawer), 50 1/4'' wide x 21 1/2'' deep x 50 1/2'' high.
A mid 19th century Louis XV style French Kingwood and marquetry secretaire a abattant, the marble top with a moulded edge, with ormolu mounts and inlaid with scrolling leaves and flowers, the fall with swags above an ewer of flowers, with four drawers, the interior with a leather lined writing surface and with three further drawers. 140cm high, 73cm wide, 37cm deep. Provenance: From the collection of Edward Croft-Murray CBE (1907-1980).Condition ReportOverall just general wear commensurate with age.escutcheon detached from top drawer but present, some sun bleaching in places, writing surface is velvet not leather and is faded with ink stains no chips or cracks to the marble top. fall front height when open 76cm
A George III mahogany bookcase cabinet, the uppper section with moulded cornice over two arched glazed and barred doors enclosing adjustable shelving, over a fitted secretaire drawer with satinwood veneered drawers flanking pigeon holes over two cupboard doors enclosing three linen type shelves, raised on splayed bracket feet, 108 cm wide x 52 cm deep x 225 cm high CONDITION REPORTS Splits to both the sides, back boards appear to be original. Replacement felt to interior. Appears to have been sympatheticlly restored/polished. Some knocks, bumps, brusies etc and wear and tear condiuvice to age and use. See images for more details
A 19th century cross-banded mahogany secretaire chest of drawers, the interior with an arrangement of drawers (with turned ivory furniture) and niches, over three long graduated drawers, 99 cm w x 50 cm x 103 cm hDrawers open smoothly, chest has repairs, some losses to veneers and beading. One handle is missing, the lock to the bottom drawer is also not present. The inlay is on the secretaire drawer and caddy top only
An 18th century walnut secretaire cabinet, the lower section enclosed by four drawers, the secretaire drawer simply fitted, the lower drawer with marquetry starburst detail, the upper section enclosed by two mirror plate doors with candle slides, the interior simply fitted with drawers, pigeon holes and shelves beneath a moulded pediment, 105 cm wide
Interesting Early 19th century continental secretaire abbatant of architectural form with mahogany veneers, the fall front enclosing a fitted interior over three frieze drawers, the upper section with further cabinet and mirror panel flanked by further drawers, with additional ebony banding detail, 183cm high x 97cm wide
A Victorian walnut and figured walnut secretaire music cabinet, the fall front enclosing a fitted interior with pigeon holes, writing surface, etc, over a single frieze drawer, the lower section enclosed by two glazed panelled doors, shelved and with leather script for Songs, Dance, General Music and Sacred Music, 55cm wide
Mid-19th century mahogany secretaire abbatant, the fall flap enclosing a fitted interior, with drawers around a central arch enclosing a small central cupboard, with marquetry detail, the top with stepped detail, the front elevation enclosing four frieze drawers, flanked by two turned columns
Viennese Gilt Metal and Enamel Mounted Ebonized Secretaire 19th century, ebonized cabinet, having polychrome over copper mythological plaques overall, an arched center recess flanked by doors opening to drawers and pigeon holes, two drawers spanning the front on a desk having baluster turned legs; including keys, restoration record, extra pieces and hardware Provenance: Collection of Lucy and Stanley Lopata, St. Louis, Missouri; thence by descent Property from: a Chicago, Illinois (Gold Coast) estate Height: 70 inches, Width: 50 inches, Depth: 26 inches Condition: Good, overall moderate wear consistent with age and normal use; cabinet and desk refinished, upper left top loose, left leg having chip with loss; front center desk edge having paint loss, upper cabinet right side having chip with loss, minor chips and paint loss overall, shrinkage cracking on top of desk, some small molding missing on top vases; upper cabinet left side missing top panel, lower curved and rectangular panel having chips with loss and possibly repainted, left front side missing top to finial, top panel having crack with repair to lower left corner, center round panel loose in brass border, brass keyhole escutcheon missing from door, lower right panel on drawer having crack with over paint, inside drawer having missing panel on right side; center arch having vase loose on base, center top round medallion loose in border, first shelf center medallions having chipped area in center, right statue missing spear; upper right front having missing finial top, upper panel having chips with loss, cracks and repaint, inside door small round medallions having chips with loss, inside drawer missing left plaque, round medallion on right edge loose in borders; right side missing upper panel, all panels having chips with losses and repairs; desk having molding missing from keyhole on left drawer, right far panel having chip with loss, metal on back left leg missing solder on baluster molding, panel missing on lower left center finial Category: Furniture > Continental Estimated Sale Time: 10:13 am (America/Chicago) Shipping Status: Leonard Auction Shipping Quote Sales Tax (United States Only): Kansas (6.5%), New Jersey (6.625%), Pennsylvania (6%), Washington (10.5%) Download High Resolution Photographs:Photograph #1Photograph #2Photograph #3Photograph #4Photograph #5Photograph #6Photograph #7Photograph #8Photograph #9Photograph #10Photograph #11Photograph #12Photograph #13Photograph #14Photograph #15Photograph #16Photograph #17Photograph #18Photograph #19Photograph #20Photograph #21Photograph #22Photograph #23Photograph #24Photograph #25Photograph #26Photograph #27
George III Mahogany Inlaid and Cross-banded Secretaire Bookcase, the upper section with two astragel glazed doors (one panel a/f) opening to three adjustable shelves, above a chest of four long drawers, the top drawer with a fall down front opening to a fitted interior and green leather inset writing surface, 119cms wide x 243cms high
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE-CABINET late 18th century, the top section with a moulded cornice above astragal glazed doors, the bottom with a drawer enclosing a writing slope and fitted interior, above cupboard doors, 192cm high x 95cm wide x 58cm deepThe estate of the late Sir David & Lady Black, removed from Beech Farm. OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
A George III mahogany secretaire bookcase, circa 1790, the glazed arcaded doors enclosing adjustable shelves, the secretaire drawer enclosing a fitted interior with an arrangement of drawers, pigeonholes, central cupboard, and a baize writing surface, and with three further long drawers, 236cm high, 115cm wide, 57cm deep Provenance: Berwick House, Shropshire Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions, consistent with age and use, Some chips and losses, old splits and cracks, some losses to some moulded elements Some unevenness to the polish and colour overall, some areas 'dry' and would probably benefit from a clean and re-polish The interior with some marks and stains The handles are not original, there are old plugged holes to the interior of the drawer fronts There are some later timber additions to the shelves to aid the storage of books Condition Report Disclaimer
A George III mahogany secretaire bookcase, the upper part with two astragal glazed doors, the lower part fitted a writing drawer with drop front, above three graduated long drawers, on moulded bracket feet. Height 217cm, width 110.5cm, depth 57.5cm.Provenance:Michael Trethewey. A Gentleman of Taste.We are delighted to be selling in this sale and over forthcoming sales, items from the estate of the collector Michael Trethewey. Michael had an unerring eye for quality. He was a frequent visitor to these auction rooms, an elegantly dressed, unassuming man who bought well and had a singular passion for old-school antiques.
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