Lot 22

Miniature Furniture: A George II mahogany and chequerbanded bureau bookcase

Fine English Furniture

6 March 2013, 14:00 GMT

London, New Bond Street

£4,000 - £5,000

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Miniature Furniture: A George II mahogany and chequerbanded bureau bookcase

With oak sides, the chequered lines inlaid in walnut, bog oak and fruitwood, the moulded cornice above a pair of mirrored panel doors enclosing a shelf, above a fall enclosing a later rectangular green velvet writing surface and fitted interior, comprising a collection of four pigeon holes and three small drawers, above three graduated drawers on bracket feet, 25.5cm wide, 14.5cm deep, 44cm high (10in wide, 5.5in deep, 17in high).

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Provenance: E.F.Benson.
Edward Frederic Benson (24 July 1867-29 February 1940) was an English author. Born at Wellington College in Berkshire, educated at Marlborough College, Benson was a prolific writer, publishing his first book while still a student. He is principally known for his Mapp and Lucia series about Emmeline "Lucia" Lucas and Elizabeth Mapp, which was adapted for television and radio.

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