A late George III mahogany bookcase, the detachable dentil moulded cornice above a pair of astragal glazed doors, enclosing a divided interior with adjustable shelves, the moulded edge base with conforming doors and shelves to a moulded base, 87.25in (221.5cm) h, 60.75in (154.5cm) w, 19.5in (49.5cm) d.
A George III mahogany boxwood strung and banded secretaire bookcase, with later chequer banding, the upper part enclosed by a pair of glazed astragal doors, the projecting base with a dummy drawer hinged fall front enclosing a pull-out writing slab with ratchet adjustable centre, divided compartments below, a cupboard under, the pair of doors inlaid with classical urn ovals, 124cm wide.
EARLY GEORGE III MAHOGANY BUREAU BOOKCASE, IN THE MANNER OF THOMAS CHIPPENDALE
MID 18TH CENTURY the moulded swan neck pediment with carved rose terminals and fretwork inserts above a key moulded frieze, over a pair of astragal glazed door enclosing adjustable shelves; the lower part with a secretaire drawer opening to an arrangement of pigeon holes and drawers and a central mirrored compartment, over a pair of moulded panel doors and raised on shaped bracket feet126wide, 256cm high, 62cm deep
LATE GEORGE II/ EARLY GEORGE III MAHOGANY BREAKFRONT BOOKCASE
MID 18TH CENTURY the broken pediment above a deep central cabinet with a pair of astragal glazed doors enclosing compartmented deep shelves, flanked by matching doors enclosing further shelves; the base with a central slide with leather skiver above a pair of moulded panel doors enclosing shelves and flanked by banks of four graduated drawers, on a conforming plinth base253cm wide, 265cm high, 68cm deep
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE BOOKCASE crossbanded with stringing and parquetry banding, dentil moulded cornice over two astragal glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelving, fitted secretaire drawer over three long cockbeaded drawers with oval embossed brass handles, on splayed feet, 50" wide, 92 3/4" high
A FINE GEORGE III MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE BOOKCASE, CIRCA 1775
With overhanging step moulded cornice above astragal glazed door enclosing two adjustable shelves, the lower part with fall front secretaire enclosing twelve drawers and six pigeon holes with flame mahogany veneer and satin wood stringing, the base with four graduated cock beaded drawers with brass handles on bracket feet, in original condition with original brasses, 107cm width x 61cm depth x 218cm high.
Provenance: purchased from Lita Kaye of Lyndhurst, Hampshire, England in 1976.
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY LIBRARY BOOKCASE, the upper section with twin glazed door with geometric astragal moulded glazing bars above a single deep and three long graduated drawers with oval brass handles, on splay bracket feet, 51" wide. See illustration £2000-4000
A late George III mahogany bureau bookcase, inlaid stringing, the cavetto cornice above a pair of astragal glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves, the bureau with a later baize lined surface and maple veneered drawers, above four long graduated drawers and shaped bracket feet, 84.5in (214.4cm) h, 39.75in (100.7cm) w, 20.75in (52.7cm) d. Restorations and replacements.
A George III mahogany bookcase cupboard, the astragal glazed two door upper section over a pair of lower panel doors, enclosing four trays, on splayed bracket feet, 104cm wide.
LATE GEORGE III MAHOGANY AND EBONY BOOKCASE CABINET LATE 18TH / EARLY 19TH CENTURY the moulded cornice above a pair of astragal glazed doors opening to shelves; the lower part with a pair of panel cupboard doors with ebony moulding, on a plinth base 137cm wide, 258cm high, 47cm deep Estimate £ 800-1,200. Sold for £1,000 (buyer's premium included)
George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, early 19th century, the molded cornice above two astragal-glazed doors, the lower section fitted with a slant front opening to a central cupboard flanked to either side by a variety of drawers and cubbyholes above four graduated long drawers, raised on bracket feet, h. 84", w. 36", d. 20-1/2".
A George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, c. 1780, with a later dentil molded, pierced fretwork pedimented cornice centered by a patinated metal bust of a Roman solider, astragal glazed doors; the lower case having fitted desk with prospect door, drawers and cubbyholes; graduated long drawers on bracket feet, height 96 in., width 42 in., depth 21 1/2 in. $4000/6000
George III Mahogany Bookcase, partially composed of antique elements, the molded cornice and finialated frieze above two astragal-glazed doors, the lower section fitted with two paneled cupboard doors, each inset with an oval panel, raised on splayed bracket feet, h. 81", w. 44", d. 17-1/2".
George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, fourth quarter 18th century and later, the dentillated cornice above two astragal-glazed doors, the lower section fitted with a slant front opening to a leather-inset writing surface and a central cupboard flanked by various drawers and cubbyholes, all with satinwood veneers, over four long, graduated drawers all raised on bracket feet, h. 89", w. 42-1/4", d. 20-1/2".
A George III mahogany and tulipwood crossbanded secretaire bookcase
the swan-neck pediment with arcaded frieze and ivory pendants above a pair of glazed doors with ogee astragals enclosing slotted shelves, the lower part with a secretaire drawer enclosing a fitted maple veneered interior of pigeon-holes and drawers above a pair of cupboard doors enclosing slides, on shaped apron and splayed bracket feet
130cm wide, 255cm high, 58cm deep
A large George III mahogany breakfront library bookcase with four astragal glazed doors above four panelled doors on plinth base 9ft 6ins x 9ft 5ins Estimate ?7 000-9 000 Light scratches here and there but nothing serious. Colour- light faded to side panels and a little to plateau but good colour through most of it. Internally cklean/bright. Overall good. Locks/escutcheons not original. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?6 500
A George III mahogany bureau bookcase with Greek key moulded cornice over two astragal glazed doors, full flap revealing an arrangement of drawers, secret compartments and pigeon holes, over three short and three long graduated drawers with cast brass loop handles and bracket feet, 39" wide, 88" high. Provenance. The estate of Dr Cochrane, The Old Rectory, Manthorpe, Grantham
GEORGE III MAHOGANY AND INLAID BREAKFRONT LIBRARY BOOKCASE
CIRCA 1800
the arched pediment above a moulded frieze inlaid with scrolling foliage and drapery and four astragal glazed panel doors enclosing adjustable shelves, the lower section with four further panel cupboard doors, centred by flowering baskets and berried wreaths, opening to reveal shelves, raised on a later plinth base
184cm wide, 235cm high 53cm deep
A George III mahogany secretaire bookcase, circa 1770 and later elements, of architectural form the broken swan neck pierced pediment with rosette mounts above moulded fluted frieze over astragal glazed door flanked by fluted pilasters, the base with fitted secretaire drawer above an arched door flanked by inlaid fans and fluted pilaster drawers upon shaped bracket supports, 243x92cm.
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY BUREAU BOOKCASE, the moulded cornice over two astragal glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelving and four small drawers, fall front opening to reveal drawers and pigeon holes, centred by a cupboard flanked by fluted column boxes, two short over three long drawers below with brass drop handles, moulded base and ogee bracket feet, 45 1/2" wide, 88" high
A George III mahogany bookcase, upper stage fitted with an arrangement of adjustable shelves enclosed by a pair of astragal glazed doors, unusual lower stage featuring a pair of hinged doors with simulated cock-beaded drawer fronts, circa 1770, 3ft. 7in.
A George III mahogany bookcase cabinet, the moulded and fluted cornice above a pair of astragal glazed doors enclosing two adjustable shelves, the base with a long drawer above eight short drawers, on shaped bracket feet, 90.5in (230cm) h, 46.25in (117.5cm) w, 21.75in (55cm) d.
Cornice: left return moulding slightly loose appears to have been re-attached. Some of the glass panels with cracks, one is broken (section of glass present). Minor chips to mouldings. The shelf supports later, with original grooves for dividers. Later knob handle to door. Crack to back panel. Lock possibly later. Old scratches and general wear to base, left return moulding loose. Some chips to edges. Handles later, four locks missing. Chips and losses to cockbeading. Cracks to drawer linings. Cracks to both sides of base. Old marks to bracket feet.
GEORGE III MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE BOOKCASE 19TH CENTURY the dentil moulded cornice above a blind fret carved frieze, above a pair of astragal glazed doors opening to adjustable shelves; the base with a secretaire drawer opening to pigeon holes and drawers; the base with a pair of moulded cupboard doors enclosing shelves and a pair of short drawers, raised on shaped bracket feet 114cm wide, 233cm high, 59cm deep Estimate £ 1,000-1,500 + fees. Sold for £1,188 (buyer's premium included)
Late George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, early 19th century, the molded and dentilated cornice above two astragal-glazed doors, the lower section fitted with a drop-front secretary drawer, opening to a leather-lined writing surface and a variety of drawers and cubbyholes, with two paneled cupboard doors below, raised on bracket feet, h. 89", w. 47", d. 22-1/2".
LARGE GEORGE III MAHOGANY LIBRARY BOOKCASE LATE 18TH CENTURY AND LATER the moulded cornice over a pair of astragal glazed doors open to a fabric lined interior with shelves, above five short base drawers; the associated lower part with two pairs of moulded cupboard doors opening to sliding trays, on bracket feet 184cm wide, 276cm high, 48cm deep Estimate £ 700-1,000. Sold for £1,250 (buyer's premium included)
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY LIBRARY BOOKCASE, the upper section with swan neck pediment with elaborate pierced decoration above a moulded frieze and twin astragal glazed doors enclosing a shelved interior, the lower section with twin panelled doors enclosing slides, on short bracket feet, 48" wide. See illustration £800-1500
A George III mahogany bowfronted secretaire bookcase, circa 1800, the moulded cavetto cornice above two astragal glazed doors, the conforming base with a fitted drawer with ivory knobs, two panelled doors above a shaped apron and splayed bracket feet, 221cm x 139.75cm/Ivory registration reference: 247VMURP/Provenance: Spetchley Park, Worcestershire
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY LIBRARY BOOKCASE with moulded dentil cornice and two glazed doors, each with twelve small windows with moulded decoration to the astragals, all over two pairs of fielded panelled doors and standing on bracket feet 208cm wide x 249cm high
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE BOOKCASE, the upper section with a dentil moulded cornice above twin astragal glazed doors enclosing a shelved interior, the lower section with a deep secretaire drawer with a fitted interior, above twin panelled doors enclosing a concealed drawer, on bracket feet, 47" wide. See illustration £600-1000
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE BOOKCASE of Chippendale design, the upper section with a scrolling pierced swan neck pediment above twin astragal glazed doors, the lower section with a fitted secretaire drawer modelled as two short and a single long drawer, the secretaire fitted with short drawers and pigeon holes, all above two cupboard doors with moulded panel decoration and carved paterae, 49" wide x 103" high . See illustration FP £4500-7500
George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, first quarter 19th century and later, the molded cornice above two astragal-glazed doors, the lower section fitted with a slant front opening to a leather inset writing surface and a variety of drawers and cubbyholes, with four long graduated drawers below, raised on bracket feet, h. 88", w. 39-1/2", d. 19-3/4".
A George III mahogany bookcase the upper part with moulded cornice fitted three shelves enclosed by a pair of tracery glazed doors and two small drawers under with applied astragal mouldings the base fitted two deeper drawers with conforming astragal mouldings on turned legs 38ins wide x 20ins deep x 76ins high
GOOD GEORGE III MAHOGANY BREAKFRONT LIBRARY BOOKCASE CIRCA 1760 with a Greek key straight cornice over a blind fret carved frieze and four Gothic astragal glazed doors, the projecting breakfront base with four 'plum pudding' panelled doors, on a plinth base; with a carved flame finial, detached 287cm wide, 242cm high, 60cm deep; finial 33cm high Estimate £ 6,000-8,000 Note: See Thomas Chippendale's 'The Gentleman and Cabinetmakers Director', 1753 pl. LXXI, for a design for a library bookcase which relates directly to this lot. The execution of the 'Gothic' astragal glazed doors on the upper bookcase and general outline of the lower cupboards closely follow Chippendale's design, albeit with simplified moulded doors on the base. While the complete pediment and cornice is lacking on the present bookcase, it most likely would have had a broken arch pediment centred by the finial which still accompanies it, as seen on other designs in the 'Director'. Provenance: Property from a Highland Estate.. Sold for £21,250 (buyer's premium included)
A antique George III mahogany secretaire bookcase, the moulded cornice above a pair of astragal glazed doors enclosing shelves above a full front secretaire drawer enclosing drawers and pigeon holes above a pair of panelled cupboard doors enclosing a cellarette drawer, two drawers and two shelves, raised on bracket feet, top and bottom associated, approx 120 cm wide x 55 cm deep, 232 cm high
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY AND GLAZED BREAKFRONT BOOKCASE, late 18th /early 19th century, with Gothic arcaded cornice above a frieze of scrolling foliage and flower heads in low relief, the four glass doors with entwined serpentine astragals with floral embellishments at the intersections; the base section with four panel doors, on a plinth base, 232cm high x 250cm wide x 58cm deep
ENGLISH GEORGE III MAHOGANY BOOKCASE ON CABINET Dentil molded top, over the pair of astragal glazed doors, resting back on the molded rectangular case, having two drawers over two panel doors, ending on bracket feet. Height 92 inches, ...
Estimate: 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
A George III mahogany bureau bookcase, the moulded cornice above a carved frieze, the astragal glazed panel doors enclosing adjustable shelves, the fall enclosing a fitted interior with central cupboard door inlaid a star flanked by pigeon holes and drawers, above two short and three long drawers on bracket feet, 232.5cm (91.5") high
A George III mahogany bureau bookcase, bookcase with two shelves enclosed by a pair of arched astragal glazed doors, fall-front enclosing well-fitted interior with twelve drawers, four long oak-lined drawers beneath, on bracket feet, 3ft. 6in.
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY LIBRARY BOOKCASE, the upper section with moulded cornice above three glazed doors with astragal moulded glazing bars, the lower section with three panelled cupboard doors, on a plinth base, 69" wide. See illustration
George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, fourth quarter 18th century and later, the molded and dentillated cornice above two astragal-glazed doors, the lower section fitted with a slant front opening to a leather-inset writing surface and a variety of drawers and cubbyholes centering a cupboard door, with four long graduated drawers below, raised on bracket feet, h. 83", w. 37-3/4", d. 22-3/4".
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY SCOTTISH BREAKFRONT LIBRARY BOOKCASE, the cornice with a central scrolling swan neck pediment and pierced frieze above a dentil-moulded cornice, with four astragal glazed doors above four cupboard doors each modelled as a short drawer and panel cupboard, on a plinth base, 84" wide. See illustration £3000-6000
GEORGE III MAHOGANY BREAKFRONT, 18 C George III mahogany bookcase cabinet, circa 1790, the cornice with "Gothick" molded plinth above an upper section with four astragal glazed doors opening to reveal shelves, upon a four door cabinet, the doors inlaid with flame-mahogany ovals, above conforming molded plinth. 99" H x 85" W x 22" D. Note: This item is only available for preview at our Astoria warehouse, located at 36-01 35th St., Astoria, NY 11106. To see an item, you must make an appointment. Pick-up and shipping arrangements must also be completed at this location. Please email auctions@nyshowplace.com or call 212.633.6063 ext. 816 or 841 to make arrangements.
A George III mahogany inverted breakfront library bookcase
adapted from a larger bookase, the moulded dentil cut cornice above a neo-classical frieze with ribbon tied harebell festoons, the four glazed doors with interlaced ogee astragals, enclosing adjustable shelves above moulded panel cupboard doors enclosing adjustable shelves, raised on a plinth base
265cm wide, 217cm high, 59cm deep
GEORGE III MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE BOOKCASE
CIRCA 1810
the dentil cornice above two interlaced astragal glazed panel doors enclosing adjustable shelves, the lower section with a double fall front drawer enclosing a fitted interior with pigeon holes, small drawers, a central cupboard door and an inset baize writing surface, above three long graduated drawers, raised on splayed bracket feet
116cm wide, 237cm high, 55cm deep
A George III mahogany secretaire bookcase, the plain stepped cornice over a pair of astragal glazed doors enclosing three adjustable shelves, the base with a fitted secretaire drawer over three long graduated drawers resting on bracket feet, 110 cm wide.
George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, fourth quarter 18th century, the molded and dentillated cornice above two astragal-glazed doors, the lower section fitted with a slant-front opening to an inset leather surface and a variety of drawers and cubbyholes, with two short drawers and three long, graduated drawers below, raised on ogee-molded bracket feet, h. 87-1/2", w. 42", d. 20".
GEORGE III MAHOGANY BREAKFRONT BOOKCASE
LATE 18TH CENTURY the moulded cornice above glazed doors with pointed arch astragals, enclosing adjustable shelves, the lower part with short frieze drawers over panel moulded doors enclosing further shelves, on a conforming plinth base223cm wide, 260cm high, 52cm deepProvenance: Property of an Edinburgh collector
A George III mahogany breakfront secretaire bookcase with painted cornice above four astragal glazed doors above a fitted drawer and three cupboard doors on plinth base 7ft 10.5in. x 7ft 11in. x 1ft 10.5in. Estimate ?3 000-5 000 Ex-Framfield Place East Sussex. The satinwood fans to the glazed doors are not original. Painting to the top is well done but also not original. Some of the moulding around the glazed doors is lacking Other tell tale signed of age but overall ok. Fairly even colour. FURTHER IMAGES ALREADY AVAILABLE AT WWW.GORRINGES.CO.UK Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?4 200
GEORGE III MAHOGANY BREAKFRONT BOOKCASE
18TH CENTURY the moulded cornice above a pair of astragal glazed doors flanked by further doors, all enclosing adjustable shelves; on a base with four moulded panel doors, the centre doors enclosing sliding trays, the outer doors enclosing drawers to one side and shelves to the other, on a plinth base282cm wide, 220cm high, 53cm deepProvenance: Property from a Scottish Country House
A George III mahogany secretaire bookcase, with dentil moulded cornice over two astragal glazed doors, the secretaire drawer having flamed veneer and ebonised knob handles, revealing fitted interior over two plain veneered doors on bracket feet, 123cm wide, 230cm high.