A George III mahogany secretaire bookcase the tapered cornice above glazed doors with Gothic arched bars, adjustable shelves, the secretaire drawer with cross banding and stringing, enclosing fitted drawers and pigeon holes, above three drawers and on bracket feet. Width 134 cm. Depth 36 cm. Height 234 cm. Provenance: The present owner purchased from Christie's south Kensington, Carpets, decorative objects and furniture,10 September 1997, Lot 395