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George III Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase
Salisbury Antiques Centre
for sale €5,558     $6,033
£4,750
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George III Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

18th century
Description

Exceptional George III mahogany secretaire bookcase with boxwood crossbanding and string inlay

Physical Dimensions
Height
224cm (88.19")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Declaration

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this George III Secretaire Bookcase to the Georgian era.

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SA1041221
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B6825
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Description
Exceptional George III mahogany secretaire bookcase with boxwood crossbanding and string inlay
Height
224cm (88.19")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this George III Secretaire Bookcase to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1041221
Dealers Internal Ref
B6825
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2007
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A George III mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring an upper glazed cabinet with gothic astragal glazing bars above a four-drawer chest base.
George III mahogany secretaire bookcase
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A George III mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring an upper glazed cabinet with gothic astragal glazing bars above a four-drawer chest base.
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Originating in 18th-century Britain during the reign of King George III, a secretaire bookcase is a dual-purpose item combining an upper glazed book cabinet with a lower chest of drawers containing a concealed fold-out writing desk.

These cabinets were primarily constructed from solid and veneered Cuban or West Indian mahogany, featuring oak secondary timbers for drawer linings, cast brass drop handles, and hand-blown glass panes.

Authentic period examples showcase hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, hand-planed back panels, evidence of natural wood shrinkage, and subtle imperfections in the hand-blown astragal glass panels.

Position the piece as a focal feature against a crisp or muted backdrop, styling the upper shelves with a mix of modern art ceramics, contemporary glass, and classic leather-bound volumes.

Dust the timber surfaces regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year, keeping the cabinet positioned away from radiator heat and direct sunlight.
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