Farewell To The Webster House
Sat, Aug 1, 2020 01:00AM EDT
Lot 30
19th c. English Officer's Campaign Secretary Bureau
Sold for
$1,300
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| $5,000 | $250 |
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| $20,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
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A four-drawer mahogany campaign bureau, the topmost drawer being a drop-front secretary desk. The desktop is inset with its original gold-tooled green leather. At the desk are eight compartments and six small drawers, flanking a single center cabinet. Stamped to the lock of the top drawer is the UK's "Lion and Unicorn" Royal Coat-of-Arms. English, 19th century.
Measures 41" x 43" x 21".
Provenance: Consigned as part of the Webster House collection.
The original leather inset is worn, including a tear along the seam of the fold-out drawer edge. Some stray cosmetic scratches and mild general wear, but good overall appearance. One of the hinges to the desktop's small center cabinet door has become unattached.
Measures 41" x 43" x 21".
Provenance: Consigned as part of the Webster House collection.