An Anglo-Chinese camphor and ebony campaign secretaire bookcase

An Anglo-Chinese camphor and ebony campaign secretaire bookcase, of rectangular form in two sections, each with carrying handles, the upper section with cupboard doors which open to reveal two adjustable shelves, the lower section with a secretaire drawer fitted with letter racks, pigeon-holes and small drawers, with an unfolding extension to the fall, all above tow short and two long drawers, raised on detachable lion’s paw feet, decorated throughout with solid ebony mouldings and bone stringing, superb quality cut brass flush handles. Chinese, c1820.

Estimate:£9,500

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