A simulated tortoiseshell and gilt japanned bureau bookcase, circa 1720, decorated throughout with figures in traditional village scenes, the double domed cornice with three ball and spike finials, above a pair of mirror panelled doors, opening to an arrangement of pigeon holes, shelves and small drawers, the lower section with a hinged fall opening to an arrangement of pigeon holes, small drawers and a slide covered well, above two short and two long graduated drawers, on shaped bracket feet, 211cm high, 95cm wide, 54cm deep Provenance: Private collection, Kent