A Good George III Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase of nice proportions. Formerly The Property of John Kenworthy-Browne FSA. The moulded cushioned cornice above two glazed doors, enclosing adjustable shelves with silk lining. The fall-front secretaire drawer opens to reveal a fully fitted interior with eleven drawers and varying pigeon holes and a gilt tooled leather inset desk top. Below sits a bank of three graduated drawers providing good storage. Attractive turned handles.  A lovely functional piece of antique furniture with good colour and patina. Wear commensurate with age. The photo of the paper note from 1837 was found in the bureau and is glued to underneath one of the drawers! Dimensions: 207cm H x 98cm W x 53cm D

John Kenworthy-Browne is an art historian specialising in architecture and sculpture. He was educated at Ampleforth College and Wadham College, Oxford, followed by the Courtauld Institute in London. John was the first National Trust curator at Dyrham Park, Gloucestershire, which he opened to the public in 1961. The Queen Mother visited Dyrham on 16th March 1962, and she was pictured with him outside the Assembly Rooms during the visit. After his time at Dyrham, John joined Christies London where he catalogued furniture.