Antique English Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

Late 19th century, mahogany and satinwood veneer, deal secondary, two part form, dentil molded cornice, two hinged astragal molded doors with shelved interior, hinged slant front lid with a well detailed interior in satinwood veneers, divided compartments with leather-bound document drawers, inlaid prospect door, leather writing surface, banded inlaid drawers, the case with two over three graduated cock beaded drawers on straight bracket feet.

78.5 x 34 x 21.25 in.

From the Estate of the late Patricia Scott Manson, Durham, North Carolina

A nice diminutive form with well detailed interior.

Scratches to cornice; old scratches to slant lid; warp to slant lid; veneer chip and repair to interior; interior drawers reworked and likely later document drawers; no key; shrinkage cracks and patches to sides of case.