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Regency Mahogany Inlaid Secretaire Bookcase
Philip Hunt Antiques
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Regency Mahogany Inlaid Secretaire Bookcase

19th century
Description

Regency Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase.

This Bookcase Having an Arrangement of 4 Mahogany Lined Drawers with Wonderful Cast Brass Plate Handles.

The Top Drawer Opening to Reveal a Fitted Secretaire with an arrangement of Mahogany Lined Drawers, Pigeon Holes and a Leather Writing Surface.

The Upper Glazed Doors Having Gothic Style Astragal Lazing Which Opens to Reveal 2 Adjustable Shelves.

The Cornice Being of an Architectural Form.

The Whole of the Bookcase Having Boxwood and Ebony Line Inlays.

Presented in Good Condition.

Comes in 2 Sections.

Size:

Height 87 1/2" (222cm)

Width 37" (94cm)

Depth 21 1/2" (55cm)

Writing Height 30" (76cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
222cm (87.40")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Declaration

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Regency Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase to the Regency era.

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SA1117290
Dealers Internal Reference
PP102-14
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Description
Regency Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase.
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This Bookcase Having an Arrangement of 4 Mahogany Lined Drawers with Wonderful Cast Brass Plate Handles.
Philip Hunt Antiques

The Top Drawer Opening to Reveal a Fitted Secretaire with an arrangement of Mahogany Lined Drawers, Pigeon Holes and a Leather Writing Surface.

fig 1. A Regency mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring an arched pediment with oval inlay, astragal glazed upper doors, and a chest of four drawers with brass handles.
fig 1. Regency Mahogany Inlaid Secretaire Bookcase

The Upper Glazed Doors Having Gothic Style Astragal Lazing Which Opens to Reveal 2 Adjustable Shelves.

The Cornice Being of an Architectural Form.

The Whole of the Bookcase Having Boxwood and Ebony Line Inlays.

Presented in Good Condition.

Comes in 2 Sections.

Size:

Height 87 1/2" (222cm)

Width 37" (94cm)

Depth 21 1/2" (55cm)

Writing Height 30" (76cm)

Height
222cm (87.40")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Regency Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1117290
Dealers Internal Ref
PP102-14
Philip Hunt Antiques
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Specializing in furniture spanning from the illustrious 18th century to the early 20th century,

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A Regency mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring an arched pediment with oval inlay, astragal glazed upper doors, and a chest of four drawers with brass handles.
Regency Mahogany Inlaid Secretaire Bookcase
Ref: SA1117290
A Regency mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring an arched pediment with oval inlay, astragal glazed upper doors, and a chest of four drawers with brass handles.
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Emerging during the early 19th century in Britain, the Regency secretaire bookcase was designed as a multifunctional piece of furniture combining storage, book display, and a concealed writing desk. These pieces reflected the eras emphasis on classical proportions, fine cabinetmaking, and elegant wood veneers.

Regency craftsmen typically utilised solid mahogany and rich flame mahogany veneers, often accented with satinwood or brass marquetry inlays. Glazed doors frequently featured delicate wooden astragal bars forming geometric or Gothic arches, fitted over handmade glass panes.

Authentic pieces generally display hand-dovetailed drawer joints, original cast brass hardware, and uneven hand-cut secondary timbers like oak or pine inside the drawers. Examining the back panel for hand-sawn timber marks and checking for subtle age-related shrinkage in the veneers also helps confirm authenticity.

Position the piece as a focal point in a home office, living area, or hallway to mix historical character with modern functionality. Display curated ceramics or books behind the glass, while utilising the secretaire drawer to neatly conceal modern laptop workstations.

Keep the wood away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent the veneers from warping or fading. Dust surfaces gently with a soft microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the natural patina.
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