£260
A George III mahogany secretaire chest on stand, in the manner of William Vile, later retailed by Muirhead Moffat & Co, Glasgow, stamped, rectangular top with moulded edge above a blind fretwork capital and two long drawers, the upper with fall front enclosing a the well fitted interior finely carved, small door, small drawers and pigeonholes, brass swing handles, batwing escutcheons, carry handles to sides, shaped apron, cabriole legs carved to the knees with acanthus and a stylised bell husk, ball and claw feet, 96cm high, 121cm wide, 65.5cm deep, c.1775
Structurally sound, handle off but present, repolished at some point, typical knocks and scratches but nothing serious
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