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Antique George III Mahogany Chest on Chest Secretaire Circa 1770 18th C
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Antique George III Mahogany Chest on Chest Secretaire Circa 1770 18th C

18th century
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Description

This is a beautiful antique George III flame mahogany secretaire chest on chest, circa 1770 in date.

It features a stunning cornice with dental work to the frieze, blind fretwork to the top and the sides with beautiful carved decoration.

The top section consists of three long and two short drawers, the lower section two long drawers and the secretaire section has a fall front that opens to reveal a fitted interior with a cupboard, pigeon holes, small drawers and a writing surface.

 

It stands proudly on bracket feet, offering a sturdy foundation while highlighting its elegant proportions and comes in two pieces to for ease of delivery.

 

Add this timeless pieces to complete any room in your home.

Provenance: Private Collection, Kent

 

Condition:

In excellent condition having only been beautifully cleaned, polished and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 198 cm x Width 103 cm x Depth 55 cm

Dimensions in inches:

Height 6 foot, 6 inches x Width 3 foot, 5 inches x Depth 1 foot, 10 inches

Flame Mahogany

Thomas Sheraton - 18th century furniture designer, once characterized mahogany as "best suited to furniture where strength is demanded as well as a wood that works up easily, has a beautiful figure and polishes so well that it is an ornament to any room in which it may be placed." Matching his words to his work, Sheraton designed much mahogany furniture. The qualities that impressed Sheraton are particularly evident in a distinctive pattern of wood called "flame mahogany."

The flame figure in the wood is revealed by slicing through the face of the branch at the point where it joins another element of the tree.

Our reference: A4792

Physical Dimensions
Height
198cm (77.95")
Width
103cm (40.55")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Declaration

Regent Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Secretaire to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1177602
Dealers Internal Reference
A4792
Description
This is a beautiful antique George III flame mahogany secretaire chest on chest, circa 1770 in date.
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It features a stunning cornice with dental work to the frieze, blind fretwork to the top and the sides with beautiful carved decoration.
Regent Antiques
fig 1. An 18th-century George III mahogany chest on chest with brass handles and an open fitted secretaire desk drawer resting on bracket feet.
fig 1. Antique George III Mahogany Chest on Chest Secretaire Circa 1770 18th C

The top section consists of three long and two short drawers, the lower section two long drawers and the secretaire section has a fall front that opens to reveal a fitted interior with a cupboard, pigeon holes, small drawers and a writing surface.

fig 2. An 18th-century George III mahogany chest on chest with brass handles and an open fitted secretaire desk drawer resting on bracket feet.
fig 2. Antique George III Mahogany Chest on Chest Secretaire Circa 1770 18th C

 

It stands proudly on bracket feet, offering a sturdy foundation while highlighting its elegant proportions and comes in two pieces to for ease of delivery.

 

Add this timeless pieces to complete any room in your home.

fig 3. An 18th-century George III mahogany chest on chest with brass handles and an open fitted secretaire desk drawer resting on bracket feet.
fig 3. Antique George III Mahogany Chest on Chest Secretaire Circa 1770 18th C

Provenance: Private Collection, Kent

 

Condition:

In excellent condition having only been beautifully cleaned, polished and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 198 cm x Width 103 cm x Depth 55 cm

fig 4. An 18th-century George III mahogany chest on chest with brass handles and an open fitted secretaire desk drawer resting on bracket feet.
fig 4. Antique George III Mahogany Chest on Chest Secretaire Circa 1770 18th C

Dimensions in inches:

Height 6 foot, 6 inches x Width 3 foot, 5 inches x Depth 1 foot, 10 inches

Flame Mahogany

Thomas Sheraton - 18th century furniture designer, once characterized mahogany as "best suited to furniture where strength is demanded as well as a wood that works up easily, has a beautiful figure and polishes so well that it is an ornament to any room in which it may be placed." Matching his words to his work, Sheraton designed much mahogany furniture. The qualities that impressed Sheraton are particularly evident in a distinctive pattern of wood called "flame mahogany."

The flame figure in the wood is revealed by slicing through the face of the branch at the point where it joins another element of the tree.

Our reference: A4792

Height
198cm (77.95")
Width
103cm (40.55")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Secretaire to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1177602
Dealers Internal Ref
A4792
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A George III chest on chest secretaire, also known as a tallboy, is an 18th-century double-carcase storage piece where a upper chest sits atop a wider lower chest, incorporating a fall-front or pull-out drawer fitted as a writing desk.

Cabinetmakers during the Georgian period primarily utilized solid and veneered mahogany for visible surfaces, with secondary woods such as pine or oak for drawer linings, complemented by cast brass handles and escutcheons.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joinery, drawer bottoms with grain running from front to back, original cast brass hardware, and a construction split into two distinct upper and lower sections for transport.

Place the piece as a focal point in a home office or living room, contrasting its dark wood tones against understated neutral walls and contemporary artwork.

Position the item away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent wood shrinkage, and apply high-quality beeswax polish annually to protect the surface finish.
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