An important 18th Century padouk/pallisander Breakfront Bookcase in the manner of 'Mayhew & Ince. (c. 1785 England)

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195.00inch wide    279.00inch high    58.00inch deep (495.30 cm wide  708.66 cm high  147.32 cm deep)

An important Mid 18th Century padouk/pallisander Breakfront Bookcase in the manner of Mayhew & Ince, having moulded & arched double top with vitruvian scroll, ribbon & swag satinwood inlaid cornice, centred with oval panel & similar ribbon & husk carving, above glazed doors enclosing later silk lining & glass shelves. The base, kingwood crossbanded throughout, fitted with secretaire drawer with boldly carved urn & swag decoration above panelled cupboard doors with concave corners & carved roundels, flanked by concave cockbeaded drawers supported on moulded plinth base