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Unusual Antique George III Quality Figured Mahogany Double Secretaire Desk
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Unusual Antique George III Quality Figured Mahogany Double Secretaire Desk

19th century
Sold 24 November 2025 · London City Antiques
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Unusual Antique George III quality figured mahogany double secretaire desk having a figured mahogany crossbanded top above two secretaire drawers with original brass lions head handles, satinwood inlay and crossbanded fronts opening to reveal fitted interiors consisting of drawers pigeon holes and red leather writing surfaces above a pair of figured mahogany panelled doors opening to reveal shelved interiors standing on shaped splayed bracket feet united by a shaped apron

An exceptional piece of the highest quality, beautifully crafted and designed displaying a glorious colour

Dimensions:

Height 122 cm (48.03 in)

Width 125 cm (49.21 in)

Depth 49.5 cm (19.49 in)

Height to desk top 85.5 cm (33.66 in)

Shelf space 30.5 cm each (12.00 in)

Dated 1800

Physical Dimensions
Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
125cm (49.21")
Depth
49.5cm (19.49")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Secretaire to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1160126
Dealers Internal Reference
2426
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Unusual Antique George III quality figured mahogany double secretaire desk having a figured mahogany crossbanded top above two secretaire drawers with original brass lions head handles, satinwood inlay and crossbanded fronts opening to reveal fitted interiors consisting of drawers pigeon holes and red leather writing surfaces above a pair of figured mahogany panelled doors opening to reveal shelved interiors standing on shaped splayed bracket feet united by a shaped apron
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An exceptional piece of the highest quality, beautifully crafted and designed displaying a glorious colour.
London City Antiques

Dimensions:

Height 122 cm (48.03 in)

Width 125 cm (49.21 in)

Depth 49.5 cm (19.49 in)

Height to desk top 85.5 cm (33.66 in)

Shelf space 30.5 cm each (12.00 in)

Dated 1800

Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
125cm (49.21")
Depth
49.5cm (19.49")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Secretaire to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1160126
Dealers Internal Ref
2426
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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An antique George III figured mahogany double secretaire desk featuring two large upper drop-front drawers, lower cabinet doors, and brass ring handles.
Unusual Antique George III Quality Figured Mahogany Double Secretaire Desk
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Oak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFigured mahogany veneer, Brass drop-ring handles, Geometric stringing, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 122 cm (48 in) x W 125 cm (49 in) x D 49.5 cm (19 in)

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The George III style, spanning from 1760 to 1811, is characterised by classical proportions, refined craftsmanship, and the prominent use of high-quality timbers such as mahogany, often featuring neoclassical details inspired by designers like Thomas Chippendale, Robert Adam, and George Hepplewhite.

These pieces were typically constructed using solid timbers with figured mahogany veneers applied to secondary woods like oak or pine. Traditional joinery includes hand-cut dovetails for drawers, mortise and tenon frames, and handcrafted brass hardware.

Authenticity is identified by examining timber ageing, hand-cut dovetailing, original brass or bronze hardware, secondary wood species in drawer linings, and natural wear patterns consistent with eighteenth or early nineteenth-century hand tools.

A George III secretaire can serve as a sophisticated focal point in a contemporary study or living space, paired with minimalist seating to highlight the rich timber grain and historical craftsmanship against neutral walls.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent veneer fading, cleaning gently with a soft dry cloth, and occasionally applying traditional beeswax to nourish the wood surface.
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