A George I walnut and feather-banded secretaire cabinet circa 1720

with a cushion drawer to the frieze above a secretaire compartment containing three removable sets of pigeonholes, each revealing a secret drawer, above a central cupboard door enclosing three drawers within an arrangement of ten drawers, the flap with a reading slope on a ratchet, the whole on replaced turned feet 

This piece is generally in good condition. The colour and patinatation are excellent. The fall which is slightly warped has some age cracks some of which have been later filled in with thin strips of veneer. The sides of the top section are slightly warped and have also been cracked and repaired with thin strips of veneer. Some handles replaced to the interior of the top but largely original. All handles replaced to drawers below. Minor losses to veneers and mouldings consistent with age and use. Overall a very attractive piece.
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