Lot 173

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Description:

A GEORGE II MAHOGANY BREAKFRONT SECRETARY BOOKCASE CABINET, BY JOHN BELCHIER (ENGLISH 1680s-1753), CIRCA 1750, the open molded pediment and entablature, trimmed with bands of leaf tips alternating egg-and-dart enclosing a short stand, above paired doors inset with beveled glass panels opening to an adjustable sliding shelf interior, flanked by similarly composed and detailed narrow side cabinets, on a conforming cabinet base centering a long two handled drawer, revealing a slide covered gilt tooled green leather writing surface, within matching short side drawers, above paired and crossbanded flame mahogany inlaid doors with right door backside having a black printed white paper trade label, "Made by John Belchier at the Sun in St. Pauls Church Yard," flanked by matching side doors, raised on a molding trimmed plinth, the brass hardware throughout is later, but period style appropriate. Height: 108.00" Width: 71.00" Depth: 25.00" Note: John Belchier (1680s-1753) a well known London furniture and mirror craftsman, active sometime around 1717 until his death in 1753. 

    Condition:
  • Professionally restored and hardware replaced in the distant past, normal age cracks, some chips, minor marks and scratches, some areas of trim and mahogany veneer are lacking or replaced.

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May 18, 2019 1:00 PM CDT
Houston, TX, US

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Bid Increments
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$0 $499 $25
$500 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
$20,000 $49,999 $2,500
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
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