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George III Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase
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£1,850
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George III Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

18th century
Description

George III mahogany secretaire bookcase. The piece with astragal glazing, a secretaire drawer with central cupboard three shelves cupboards below. With circular panels crossbanded in rosewood with box wood and ebony stringing.

Dimensions

Height 89" 226cm

Width 48" 122

Depth 20.5" 12cm

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Please find our full stock list on waltonshouseantiques.co.uk

Date of Manufacture

Walton House Antiques has dated this Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
226cm (88.98")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1117193
Dealers Internal Reference
WH9153
Dealers Notes

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Description
George III mahogany secretaire bookcase.
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The piece with astragal glazing, a secretaire drawer with central cupboard three shelves cupboards below.
Walton House Antiques

With circular panels crossbanded in rosewood with box wood and ebony stringing.

fig 1. A George III mahogany secretaire bookcase with upper glass doors featuring geometric astragal glazing, a central drop-front secretaire drawer, and lower cupboard doors with circular flame mahogany panels.
fig 1. George III Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

Dimensions

Height 89" 226cm

Width 48" 122

Depth 20.5" 12cm

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Please find our full stock list on waltonshouseantiques.co.uk

Date of Manufacture

Walton House Antiques has dated this Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase to the Georgian era.

Height
226cm (88.98")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1117193
Dealers Internal Ref
WH9153
Walton House Antiques
Walton House Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

Specialists in 18th and early 19th century antique furniture 19th century oils and 19th french ormolu clocks

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Walton House Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Walton House Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A George III mahogany secretaire bookcase with upper glass doors featuring geometric astragal glazing, a central drop-front secretaire drawer, and lower cupboard doors with circular flame mahogany panels.
George III mahogany secretaire bookcase
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  • ObjectBureau Bookcases
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsAstragal glazing, Flame mahogany circular panels, Drop-down secretaire drawer, Brass ring handles
  • SizeH 226 cm (89 in) x W 122 cm (48 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

This George III mahogany secretaire bookcase belongs to the Georgian period and uses warm brown mahogany, glass, and brass materials. The upper section has glazed doors with geometric astragal glazing enclosing shelving filled with books, while the middle features a drop-down secretaire drawer fitted with brass ring handles and an escutcheon. The lower section includes cupboard doors detailed with circular flame mahogany panels, crossbanded in rosewood with boxwood and ebony stringing, resting on straight bracket feet. Measuring 226 cm high, 122 cm wide, and 52 cm deep, this piece provides practical storage and a writing surface. In a contemporary home, this secretary bookcase suits a gentleman's library, study, or traditional home office. The upper glazed shelving provides display space for volumes and decorative objects, and the fold-down drawer creates a compact desk area for correspondence. Lower cupboards conceal files, office supplies, or household items behind timber doors, helping maintain an organised workspace. The warm timber tones and refined stringing complement traditional furniture arrangements while adding architectural interest to a room.

FAQs

A George III secretaire bookcase is an eighteenth-century piece of English furniture combining an upper glazed cabinet for displaying books, a fitted fall-front desk drawer for writing, and lower storage cupboards or drawers.

These cabinets were constructed from solid mahogany and flame mahogany veneers, featuring oak or pine secondary timber, mouth-blown glass panes held by hand-carved astragal glazing bars, and cast brass hardware.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-sawn wood backing, slight irregularities in original glass panes, cast brass ring handles or escutcheons, and historic patination along the edges and writing surface.

Position the cabinet as a focal point in a study or living room, pairing the dark mahogany tones with modern neutral wall paint, contemporary ceramics on open display, and sleek task lighting to balance traditional proportions.

Keep the timber clean by dusting with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a high-grade beeswax polish once annually. Position the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent wood warping and veneer shrinkage.
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