An Irish George II mahogany bureau bookcase, mid-18th century, in manner of Christopher Hearn of Dublin

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An Irish George II mahogany bureau bookcase, mid-18th century, in manner of Christopher Hearn of Dublin

the swan neck pediment with boldly carved eagle surmount and rosettes above two mirrored cupboard doors enclosing three adjustable shelves above two frieze drawers, the lower section with fitted secretaire drawer with baize brushing/writing slide and a configuration of pigeon holes, drawers and a secret drawer around a central well, the kneehole fitted with three graduated short drawers flanked by three graduated drawers to each side terminating on bracket feet

236cm. high, 104cm. wide, 60cm. deep; 7ft. 9in., 3ft. 5in., 1ft. 11⅝in.