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Robert Irwin Mahogany Breakfron

By kbailey, 29 June, 2013
Description

The dimensions are 75 1/2"w x 16"d x 86"h.  The upper deck has four doors with wood mullions on convex glass and four shelves.  The glass is all original and the shelve are adjustable.  The lower deck has two dorres and three-keyed drawers.  The upper centre drawer is a secretary desk.  There is flame veneer on the doors and drawers.  There has been no restoration work done in it.  It was purchased new from the Irwin showroom in Chicago.  We have the keys for all the doors and drawers.

Category
American Furniture
Medium
mahogany
Distinguishing marks
flame veneer, scrolled pediment
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
75 1/2" width, 16" depth, 86" height
Date Period
1940s
Weight
approximately 350 pounds
History
It has been in my family since grandma purchased it new. I would say that the piece is more Good-excellent as it has been used and shows a little wear, but there is no damage.
Price Paid (If known)
1,569 (we have the original catalog from the showroom)
For Sale?
No
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