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William IV Flame Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase
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William IV Flame Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

19th century
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William IV Flame Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

Item Code: 1292

An exceptional William IV flame mahogany secretaire bookcase of elegant proportions. The upper section features a pair of glazed doors with striking geometric astragal glazing bars, opening to reveal adjustable shelving for books or display. Below, the lower section is fitted with a secretaire drawer, opening to a fitted interior with small drawers and pigeonholes, above three further graduated drawers. The whole is raised on boldly carved lion’s paw feet, a distinctive feature of the period. Crafted in richly figured flame mahogany with a superb colour and patina, this piece exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of the early 19th century.

Key Features:

* Circa 1830, William IV period

* Superb flame mahogany veneers with rich patina

* Glazed bookcase top with geometric astragal bars

* Secretaire drawer with fitted interior

* Three graduated drawers below

* Raised on carved lion’s paw feet

* Brass escutcheons

Dimensions:

* Width: 106 cm

* Depth: 56 cm

* Height: 237 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
237cm (93.31")
Width
106cm (41.73")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

FB Antiques has dated this Flame Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase to the Regency era.

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SA1170880
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LC1292
Description
William IV Flame Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

Item Code: 1292

An exceptional William IV flame mahogany secretaire bookcase of elegant proportions.

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The upper section features a pair of glazed doors with striking geometric astragal glazing bars, opening to reveal adjustable shelving for books or display.
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Below, the lower section is fitted with a secretaire drawer, opening to a fitted interior with small drawers and pigeonholes, above three further graduated drawers. The whole is raised on boldly carved lion’s paw feet, a distinctive feature of the period. Crafted in richly figured flame mahogany with a superb colour and patina, this piece exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of the early 19th century.

fig 1. A William IV flame mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a double glazed door upper section with diamond glazing bars over a chest of drawers with carved feet.
fig 1. William IV Flame Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

Key Features:

Circa 1830, William IV period

Superb flame mahogany veneers with rich patina

Glazed bookcase top with geometric astragal bars

Secretaire drawer with fitted interior

Three graduated drawers below

Raised on carved lion’s paw feet

Brass escutcheons

Dimensions:

Width: 106 cm

Depth: 56 cm

Height: 237 cm

Height
237cm (93.31")
Width
106cm (41.73")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this Flame Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1170880
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LC1292
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A William IV flame mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a double glazed door upper section with diamond glazing bars over a chest of drawers with carved feet.
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Produced during the 1830s, William IV secretaire bookcases bridge the transition between late Georgian refinement and early Victorian massiveness. They typically feature heavy flame mahogany veneers, bold turned knobs, geometric or astragal glazing, and robust carved feet.

Cabinetmakers primarily used solid mahogany and rich flame mahogany veneers for exterior surfaces, while interior drawer linings were constructed from oak or pine. Glazing panels featured period float glass, with brass used for keyhole escutcheons and door fittings.

Look for hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawers, original oak or pine secondary woods on backboard panels, and natural oxidisation around brass hardware. Original glass panes often display slight distortions, bubbles, or irregularities indicative of historical manufacturing processes.

Position the cabinet against neutral, muted walls to contrast with the dark wood tones. Balance the visual weight by displaying modern ceramics or glass objects within the upper cabinet alongside traditional books.

Dust surfaces regularly with a clean, lint-free cloth and apply high-grade beeswax polish annually following the grain. Keep the cabinet away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent wood movement or veneer lifting.
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