AF5-001: Antique Late 18th Century American Chinoiserie Black and Gilt Japanned Bureau Secretary Bookcase

Late 18th Century American Chinoiserie Black and Gilt Japanned Pine Bureau Secretary Bookcase in very good antique condition. The japanned decoration probably later as evidenced by relocation of drawer hardware. Constructed of pine in two sections, the upper section with a pair of astragal glazed doors enclosing three shelves; the lower section with a slant-front enclosing drawers and pigeonholes and a maroon leather writing surface, above four full-width drawers. The Japanned Chinoiserie decoration, hardware, glass, shelves, shelf supports and leather writing surface all antique but of a later date than the original constructed piece.

Dimensions: 83 1/2" x 42 1/2" x 23" (212.1 x 108 x 58.4 cm.)