French Louis Philippe period mahogany secretary bookcase, mid 19th c., having a molding cornice, over case fitted with glazed door, opening to two adjustable-height shelves, above drop-front drawer that reveals fitted interior gallery with three drawers, above inset writing surface, three additional exterior drawers below, rising on bracket feet, small chip at upper border on glass, approx 83.5"h, 37.5"w, 18.25"d Start Price: $200.00

9.24.20--LOT: 965—the structure is sturdy and intact, glass panel does display a small chip at border as pictured, side panels and lower case display some nicks to wood, lines, and wear commensurate with age, circular escutcheons are as pictured with loss at lower circle, fall front conceals later added writing surface, center interior drawer has a small loss to wood pull, drawers operate correctly and door opens smoothly with typical wear at contact points

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