An English green lacquer secretary bookcase, with glass doors, drop-front desk and Chinoiserie décor. With its gold and green lacquered tones and convenient features, this English 19th century Chinoiserie bookcase secretary will bring an undeniable touch of exotic elegance to any home!
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Two-part piece
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The upper case with molded broken pediment cornice with in the center a winged lion head above a cartouche with inscription 'HPE'
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The cornice overhanging two glass arched doors
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These doors open to reveal inner shelves offering convenient storage for books
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The lower section, larger in depth, is made of a drop-front desk at the top opening to open compartments, surrounded by petite drawers and the writing area, underneath a drawer a cellar
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The bottom part has two small and two long drawers
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Bronze mounts
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The furniture is decorated with a beautiful gilt plethora scenes in Chinoiserie decor: landscapes, exotic animals and figures. The sides are no less beautiful decorated.
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Raised on scrolled bracket feet
