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George III Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase
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George III Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

18th century
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Fine George III Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

Item Code: S27-1094

A handsome late 18th-century George III mahogany secretaire bookcase of elegant proportions, retaining its original architectural presence and superb colour. The upper section features a striking swan-neck pediment with crisply carved rosettes and pierced fretwork, above a pair of astragal-glazed doors opening to adjustable shelves.

The lower section houses a beautifully fitted secretaire drawer, revealing an arrangement of satinwood-banded drawers, pigeonholes, and a central oval-inlaid cupboard, all fronted by a tooled green leather writing surface. Below are four long graduated drawers, each with its original turned knobs, offering excellent storage.

This is a classic example of Georgian craftsmanship, combining refined glazing, balanced proportions, and fine drawer construction in richly figured mahogany.

Key Features:

* Elegant George III mahogany secretaire bookcase, c.1790

* Swan-neck pediment with carved rosettes and pierced fretwork

* Astragal-glazed doors to the upper bookcase

* Fitted secretaire interior with drawers, pigeonholes, and oval inlay

* Tooled green leather writing surface

* Four long graduated drawers with original knobs

* Superb colour, patina, and overall condition

Dimensions:

* Width: 113 cm

* Depth: 59 cm

* Height: 247 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
247cm (97.24")
Width
113cm (44.49")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Declaration

FB Antiques has dated this George III Secretaire Bookcase to the Georgian era.

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SA1180970
Dealers Internal Reference
S27-1094
Description
Fine George III Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

Item Code: S27-1094

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A handsome late 18th-century George III mahogany secretaire bookcase of elegant proportions, retaining its original architectural presence and superb colour.
FB Antiques

The upper section features a striking swan-neck pediment with crisply carved rosettes and pierced fretwork, above a pair of astragal-glazed doors opening to adjustable shelves.

fig 1. A George III mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a carved swan-neck pediment, glazed astragal doors, and a chest base with turned handles.
fig 1. George III Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

The lower section houses a beautifully fitted secretaire drawer, revealing an arrangement of satinwood-banded drawers, pigeonholes, and a central oval-inlaid cupboard, all fronted by a tooled green leather writing surface. Below are four long graduated drawers, each with its original turned knobs, offering excellent storage.

fig 2. A George III mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a carved swan-neck pediment, glazed astragal doors, and a chest base with turned handles.
fig 2. George III Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

This is a classic example of Georgian craftsmanship, combining refined glazing, balanced proportions, and fine drawer construction in richly figured mahogany.

Key Features:

Elegant George III mahogany secretaire bookcase, c.1790

fig 3. A George III mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a carved swan-neck pediment, glazed astragal doors, and a chest base with turned handles.
fig 3. George III Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

Swan-neck pediment with carved rosettes and pierced fretwork

Astragal-glazed doors to the upper bookcase

Fitted secretaire interior with drawers, pigeonholes, and oval inlay

Tooled green leather writing surface

Four long graduated drawers with original knobs

Superb colour, patina, and overall condition

Dimensions:

Width: 113 cm

Depth: 59 cm

Height: 247 cm

Height
247cm (97.24")
Width
113cm (44.49")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this George III Secretaire Bookcase to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1180970
Dealers Internal Ref
S27-1094
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Archive I A George III mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a carved swan-neck pediment, glazed astragal doors, and a chest base with turned handles.

George III Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

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A George III mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a carved swan-neck pediment, glazed astragal doors, and a chest base with turned handles.
George III Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase
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A George III mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a carved swan-neck pediment, glazed astragal doors, and a chest base with turned handles.
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Originating in the late 18th century during the reign of King George III, a secretaire bookcase is a two-part furniture piece featuring an upper glazed cabinet for books and a lower chest with a pull-out writing desk.

These pieces were predominantly crafted from dense West Indian or Cuban mahogany. Secondary timbers such as pine or oak were used for drawer linings, complemented by hand-blown glass and brass hardware.

Period examples display evidence of hand-craftsmanship, including hand-cut dovetail joints, irregular hand-sawn timber marks on backboards, period lock mechanisms, and natural oxidisation on internal wood surfaces.

Position the piece as a focal point in a study, library, or hallway. Contrast the dark mahogany finish against modern neutral walls, contemporary artwork, or minimalist decorative objects.

Position the furniture away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage or fading. Dust regularly with a soft cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish once or twice a year.
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