A Regency Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase, early 19th century, the moulded cornice with fluted capitals and lozenge decorated frieze above two cupboard doors with reeded pilaster supports enclosing adjustable shelves, the base of four drawers inlaid with stringing and a deep drawer enclosing a fitted interior of pigeon holes, small drawers and a cupboard door, all between pilaster supports, 145cm by 56cm by 235cm See illustrationGood quality timber. Cornice with small shrinkage splits to the corners and minor repair work. Right hand side panel upper section with fine split, approx 20cm long. Base section with natural shrinkage split, approx 15cm long. Opposing side upper section okay. Base section with bad splits which have been partly filled and polished. Cockbeading with various damage. Secretaire drawer interior with scratches to end panels. Baize writing surface dry and faded. Drawers run smoothly. The two middle drawers have later dividers, which can be removed fairly easily. Upper section cupboard doors good. The interior with gap in backboards. 050220