An exceptional, William III-period bureau bookcase attributed to the English firm of Coxed and Woster. Crafted of oak and covered in a veneer stained to resemble tortoiseshell, this bookcase is a marvel both inside and out. The exterior decoration, with its slanted front and bun feet, complements the unique veneer with beautiful beveled mirrored doors, banded inlay and ornate brass drawer pulls. Open the doors and lower the leather-lined writing surface, and the cabinet reveals a particularly detailed interior with drawers, document slots, pigeon-holes and shelves. Thanks to this plethora of compartments, both open and hidden, this piece becomes not only an item of graceful beauty but one of outstanding design, construction, and us