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A George I Figured Walnut Secretaire Cabinet
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for sale €10,238     $11,113
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A George I Figured Walnut Secretaire Cabinet

18th century
Description

A George I figured walnut Secretaire Cabinet. Of very good colour, patina and originality and of small proportions. This piece stands on original bracket feet above which are figured walnut and herring bone drawers with the top drawer being a secretaire. The top section has two doors, with original beveled mirror plates, which open to reveal an interior of drawers, all with original handles. The cabinet is topped with molded cornice. 1820mm high, 1120mm wide and 510mm deep. English. Circa 1725.

Physical Dimensions
Height
182cm (71.65")
Width
112cm (44.09")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this George I Secretaire Cabinet to the 18th Century.

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SA1019905
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Description
A George I figured walnut Secretaire Cabinet. Of very good colour, patina and originality and of small proportions.
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This piece stands on original bracket feet above which are figured walnut and herring bone drawers with the top drawer being a secretaire.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

The top section has two doors, with original beveled mirror plates, which open to reveal an interior of drawers, all with original handles. The cabinet is topped with molded cornice. 1820mm high, 1120mm wide and 510mm deep. English. Circa 1725.

Height
182cm (71.65")
Width
112cm (44.09")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this George I Secretaire Cabinet to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1019905
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
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English and continental furniture, mirrors and decorative objects from the 18th & 19th centuries.

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A George I Figured Walnut Secretaire Cabinet

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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07712 651231
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Unit 1
Warren Farm Stables
Sundridge
Nr Sevenoaks
Kent
TN14 6EE
United Kingdom

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A George I figured walnut secretaire cabinet featuring a moulded upper section with two mirrored doors above a chest of drawers with brass drop handles.
A George I Figured Walnut Secretaire Cabinet
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A George I figured walnut secretaire cabinet featuring a moulded upper section with two mirrored doors above a chest of drawers with brass drop handles.
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  • ObjectSecretaire Cabinets
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge I
  • MaterialWalnut, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFigured walnut veneer, Mirrored door panels, Brass drop handles, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 182 cm (72 in) x W 112 cm (44 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

This George I secretaire cabinet dates from the eighteenth century. Made from figured walnut, glass and brass, the piece exhibits a warm brown colour with a distinct grain pattern across its surfaces. The upper section features a moulded cornice above a pair of mirrored doors with bevelled plates and brass escutcheons. Below sits a chest of drawers with drop handles and escutcheons, supported by bracket feet. The top drawer functions as a secretaire opening to an interior fitted with small drawers. Signs of age and originality appear in the timber grain and the patination of the brass hardware. Measuring 182 cm high, 112 cm wide and 51 cm deep, the cabinet suits placement in a study, library or drawing room for storage and display. It functions practically to store books, papers and household items while offering a traditional surface display for decorative objects.

FAQs

A George I secretaire cabinet is an early eighteenth-century English piece of case furniture featuring an upper cabinet with mirrored or panelled doors atop a lower bureau or chest of drawers containing a fold-down writing surface.

Pieces from this period were primarily constructed using walnut or figured walnut veneers laid over oak or pine carcasses, accented with brass drop handles, keyhole escutcheons, and glass or mirror plates.

Authentic period examples demonstrate hand-cut dovetail drawer joinery, original oak or pine secondary woods, crossgrained mouldings, and natural patination across the walnut veneer surfaces.

A large walnut cabinet serves as a focal point when placed against neutral or deep painted walls, balanced alongside contemporary seating and understated lighting to highlight the wood tone.

Maintain walnut surfaces by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying a thin coat of natural beeswax annually, avoiding direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity levels to prevent veneer lifting.
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