A GEORGE III MAHOGANY BUREAU-BOOKCASE, ENGLAND, CIRCA 1790 |

Together with three shelves for the superstructure. The hinges are replaced with associated patches visible to the desk surface and interior of the slant front. There is a 1" x 6" patch to the upper edge of the slant-lid above the lock mechanism. The proper front left feet were previously detached and reglued, at the junction with the base molding. Three of the other feet were previously cracked and reglued approximately 3" from the bottom of the foot. Secondary wood: pine
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