A George III mahogany étagère late 18th century

Together with a later Victorian mahogany bookstand with labels to the underside, one inscribed Hon. Mrs. Hope/ Feb. 4 1878/ 286 and one inscribed 39.

Etagere: Molding to the edge of top is later. Loss to first shelve at edge (approximately 1 inch missing). Shelves possibly replaced. Restorations including small patches at joins, a restoration to top and constructions joins at center. Usual scratches, marks, losses to polish and abrasions consistent with use and age. Bookstand: Usual scratches, marks, and abrasions consistent with use and age. Infill to an age crack to center also with screws to the underside for stabilization.
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