ENGLISH GEORGIAN STYLE BREAKFRONT BOOKCASE,late 19th/early 20th century, mahogany and pine. Upper case has Greek-key cornice, four long glazed doors, opening to ratchet interior with shelves; lower case with long drawer above door, flanked by two faux-drawer doors; straight bracket feet - 87 in. x 72 in. x 19 1/2 in. Estimate $1,500-2,500
Provenance:
Purchased from Mendelsohn Galleries, Washington DC, in 1939.
The breakfront is in overall very good condition. We noted age cracks in the veneered lower case which was probably restored over the years. The interior surfaces are covered with general dust and will require a gentle cleaning with damp sponge.
