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Lot 1317^¤,W

An English Gothic revival carved mahogany secretary bookcase
fourth-quarter 19th century

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Fine Furniture, Silver, Decorative Arts and Clocks

26 October 2015, 10:00 EDT

New York

Sold for US$4,750 inc. premium

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An English Gothic revival carved mahogany secretary bookcase
fourth-quarter 19th century

In three sections, consisting of a desk, a bookcase section and a detachable cornice.
height 105 1/2in (268.3cm); width at mid-molding 50in (127cm); depth 18 1/2in (47cm)

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Top and bottom sections possibly by association.

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