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Georgian Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase
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Georgian Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

18th century
Sold 13 January 2026 · Reindeer Antiques
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A handsome George III Hepplewhite period mahogany secretaire bookcase; the swan neck pediment above a pear drop cornice and gothic astragal glazed doors which open to reveal adjustable shelves; below is a secretaire drawer which opens to reveal a full fitted interior of drawers and pigeon holes arranged a central door; below are graduated drawers; raised on the original bracket feet.

This Georgian bookcase is a lovely example of Hepplewhite furniture with its blend of elegant design and masculine proportions. The bookcase's drawers retain their original French Hepplewhite handles and it has a lovely colour and patination. Circa 1775.

Physical Dimensions
Height
240cm (94.49")
Width
104.8cm (41.26")
Depth
52.8cm (20.79")
Declaration

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

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SA1171472
Dealers Internal Reference
BA1008
Description
A handsome George III Hepplewhite period mahogany secretaire bookcase; the swan neck pediment above a pear drop cornice and gothic astragal glazed doors which open to reveal adjustable shelves; below is a secretaire drawer which opens to reveal a full fitted interior of drawers and pigeon holes arranged a central door; below are graduated drawers; raised on the original bracket feet.
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This Georgian bookcase is a lovely example of Hepplewhite furniture with its blend of elegant design and masculine proportions.
Reindeer Antiques

The bookcase's drawers retain their original French Hepplewhite handles and it has a lovely colour and patination. Circa 1775.

Height
240cm (94.49")
Width
104.8cm (41.26")
Depth
52.8cm (20.79")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1171472
Dealers Internal Ref
BA1008
Reindeer Antiques
Reindeer Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2019

Specialists in english antique furniture from the early seventeenth century to the early nineteenth century. Based on kensington church st.

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A tall Georgian mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a broken arch pediment, glazed upper cabinet doors with gothic arch bars, and a lower chest with a pull-out writing drawer. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A tall Georgian mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a broken arch pediment, glazed upper cabinet doors with gothic arch bars, and a lower chest with a pull-out writing drawer. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Georgian Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

Archive II A tall Georgian mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a broken arch pediment, glazed upper cabinet doors with gothic arch bars, and a lower chest with a pull-out writing drawer. View II
Archive III A tall Georgian mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a broken arch pediment, glazed upper cabinet doors with gothic arch bars, and a lower chest with a pull-out writing drawer. View III
Archive IV A tall Georgian mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a broken arch pediment, glazed upper cabinet doors with gothic arch bars, and a lower chest with a pull-out writing drawer. View IV
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A tall Georgian mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a broken arch pediment, glazed upper cabinet doors with gothic arch bars, and a lower chest with a pull-out writing drawer.
Georgian mahogany secretaire bookcase
Ref: SA1171472
A tall Georgian mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a broken arch pediment, glazed upper cabinet doors with gothic arch bars, and a lower chest with a pull-out writing drawer.
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  • ObjectBookcases & Cabinets
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass, Oak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBroken arch pediment, Astragal glazing bars, Brass drop handles, Fitted secretaire drawer
  • SizeH 240 cm (94 in) x W 104.8 cm (41 in) x D 52.8 cm (21 in)

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The Georgian style spans the reigns of the first four Georges, characterised by classical proportions, symmetry, and the transition from walnut to mahogany as the primary timber, drawing heavily on Palladian architecture.

Cabinet makers typically used solid mahogany and mahogany veneers over secondary pine or oak carcases, incorporating hand-cut dovetails, brass swan-neck or drop handles, and individual hand-blown glass panes within astragal glazed doors.

Authenticity is indicated by period-correct joinery such as hand-cut dovetailing, timber shrinkage consistent with age, original brass hardware or ghosts of former fittings, and secondary woods appropriate to the geographic region of manufacture.

This piece works well as a focal point in a study or living room, paired with contemporary minimalist seating to contrast the rich dark timber, or integrated into a traditional library setting alongside neutral textiles.

Maintain stable relative humidity and protect the timber from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent veneer lifting or wood cracking, applying traditional beeswax periodically to nourish the surface polish.
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