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Georgian Mahogany Secretaire Chest
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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Georgian Mahogany Secretaire Chest

18th century
Description

A Georgian mahogany secretaire chest with a fall‑front writing drawer fitted with small drawers and pigeonholes, set above a graduated run of storage drawers with brass handles. The reddish‑brown mahogany shows a warm patina and attractive grain, while bracket feet and clean lines reflect the refined proportions of the late 18th–early 19th century. A practical, elegant piece with timeless Georgian character.

Physical Dimensions
Height
138cm (54.33")
Width
103cm (40.55")
Depth
50.5cm (19.88")
Declaration

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Georgian Mahogany Secretaire Chest to the Georgian era.

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SA1168746
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SAI3886
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A Georgian mahogany secretaire chest with a fall‑front writing drawer fitted with small drawers and pigeonholes, set above a graduated run of storage drawers with brass handles.
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The reddish‑brown mahogany shows a warm patina and attractive grain, while bracket feet and clean lines reflect the refined proportions of the late 18th–early 19th century.
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

A practical, elegant piece with timeless Georgian character.

Height
138cm (54.33")
Width
103cm (40.55")
Depth
50.5cm (19.88")
Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Georgian Mahogany Secretaire Chest to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1168746
Dealers Internal Ref
SAI3886
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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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors Profile Page

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A tall Georgian mahogany secretaire chest featuring six graduated drawers, brass swan-neck handles, and ogee bracket feet.
Georgian Mahogany Secretaire Chest
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A Georgian secretaire chest combines a standard chest of drawers with a pull-out or drop-down desk drawer containing internal compartments, designed during the 18th and early 19th centuries in Britain.

These pieces were typically constructed using flame mahogany or walnut veneers over oak or pine carcasses, fitted with cast brass handles and keyhole escutcheons.

Authentic Georgian examples feature hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, original brass hardware with faint impression outlines on the timber, hand-planed drawer linings, and period-appropriate lock mechanisms.

Position the piece as a functional focal point in a home office or reception room, pairing dark mahogany tones with neutral wall palettes, modern art, or contemporary lighting.

Maintain the finish by dusting with a soft microfibre cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish annually, while keeping the timber away from direct sunlight and central heating sources.
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