Description: Bookcase
Dimensions: 101" High x 54" Wide x 26 1/2" Deep
Notes: Rectangular secretary bookcase divided into two portions. The upper portion is finished with a fluted and beaded cornice and a broken "curly-cue" pediment. The carved and voluted moldings of which are carved with acanthus leaf and beaded ornamentation has boldly projecting acanthus leaf volutes. The spandrels are filled with fretwork pierced in a diapered pattern of C scrolling and overlaid with carved scrolled branches of acanthus leaves. The central pedestal is supported by the C scrollings which outline the spandrels and is surrouned by waterleaf carved moldings and filled with radiating plaited panels of crimson silk. The interior is fitted with two book shelves. The lower portion is finished at the top with a water leaf carved molding and a band of egg and tongue carving and is divided into four drawers, the upper one of which, with fall front, is fitted as a secretary with pigeon-holes. The drawers have shaped fronts and the central cabinet has a hinged door. The original rococo scrolled drop handles and keyhole escutcheons are of gilt brass.
Item created by: nmwhite997 on 2016-07-27 06:18:46. Last edited by nmwhite997 on 2016-07-27 09:28:21
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