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Victorian Secretaire Abattant Mahogany Desk
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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Victorian Secretaire Abattant Mahogany Desk

19th century
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Wonderful mahogany Secretaire Abattant desk from the fabulous Victorian era in excellent antique condition complete with 2 x keys. Above the fall front there is a lockable drawer and below is two panelled doors which house 3 drawers with bun handles. Inside the fall front the interior is fitted with 4 oak lined stationery drawers, a locking central cupboard and a green baize writing surface all covered in the same gorgeous veneers as the outer finish. All the drawers run smooth and are constructed with dovetail joints. This is a striking example of period furniture with incredible graining and amazing patina offering not only storage and work space but history to any home.

Physical Dimensions
Height
135cm (53.15")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Mahogany Secretaire Desk to the Victorian era.

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SA1085588
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SAI1033
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Wonderful mahogany Secretaire Abattant desk from the fabulous Victorian era in excellent antique condition complete with 2 x keys.
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Above the fall front there is a lockable drawer and below is two panelled doors which house 3 drawers with bun handles.
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

Inside the fall front the interior is fitted with 4 oak lined stationery drawers, a locking central cupboard and a green baize writing surface all covered in the same gorgeous veneers as the outer finish. All the drawers run smooth and are constructed with dovetail joints. This is a striking example of period furniture with incredible graining and amazing patina offering not only storage and work space but history to any home.

Height
135cm (53.15")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Mahogany Secretaire Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1085588
Dealers Internal Ref
SAI1033
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

A family run business , second generation of antique dealers est 1977 with 3 warehouses over 6000 sq ft

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Thornton
Fife
KY1 4AQ
United Kingdom
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A tall Victorian mahogany secretaire abattant with a drop-down writing flap lined in green baize, opening to reveal small drawers and a central interior cupboard.
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A secretaire abattant is a tall writing cabinet featuring a drop-down front panel that opens to reveal a writing surface and a fitted interior of small drawers and compartments.

Victorian examples were constructed using hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut, featuring veneer panels, brass lock mechanisms, and baize or leather writing surfaces.

Authentic pieces display hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers, irregular hand-planed back panels, historical lock plates, and natural patination across timber surfaces.

A secretaire abattant functions as a space-saving home office workstation in a living room or study, allowing paperwork to be closed away behind the fall front when not in use.

Dust timber surfaces with a dry microfiber cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish annually, while avoiding placement near direct heat sources or damp walls.
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