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Georgian Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase
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Georgian Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

19th century
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A very fine George III, Sheraton period, secretaire bookcase made circa 1795, flame figured mahogany veneers with cross banding and ebony stringing. The bookcase with a shaped flowing pediment topped by urn finials, astragal glazed doors, is of classic Sheraton form. Three removable/adjustable shelves.

The chest section with a pull out secretaire compartment, five internal drawers and a blue leather writing panel, above three long cockbeaded drawers, standing on swept bracket feet with a shaped apron.

The key to the secretaire section works the locks on the three drawers below which is unusual.

It is in exceptional original condition.

Size:

Max Height - 88" (223.5cm)

Max Width - 42" (107cm)

Max Depth - 21" (53.5cm)

Height of Chest section - 42" (107cm)

Height of Bookcase with pediment and Finials - 46" (117cm)

Desk Height when open - 30.5" (77.5cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
224cm (88.19")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Declaration

AJD Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1191510
Dealers Internal Reference
40084
Description
A very fine George III, Sheraton period, secretaire bookcase made circa 1795, flame figured mahogany veneers with cross banding and ebony stringing.
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The bookcase with a shaped flowing pediment topped by urn finials, astragal glazed doors, is of classic Sheraton form.
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Three removable/adjustable shelves.

fig 1. A Georgian mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a double door upper cabinet with diamond astragal glazing, brass finials, and a lower chest of four drawers with brass drop handles.
fig 1. Georgian Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

The chest section with a pull out secretaire compartment, five internal drawers and a blue leather writing panel, above three long cockbeaded drawers, standing on swept bracket feet with a shaped apron.

fig 2. A Georgian mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a double door upper cabinet with diamond astragal glazing, brass finials, and a lower chest of four drawers with brass drop handles.
fig 2. Georgian Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

The key to the secretaire section works the locks on the three drawers below which is unusual.

It is in exceptional original condition.

Size:

Max Height - 88" (223.5cm)

Max Width - 42" (107cm)

Max Depth - 21" (53.5cm)

Height of Chest section - 42" (107cm)

Height of Bookcase with pediment and Finials - 46" (117cm)

Desk Height when open - 30.5" (77.5cm)

Height
224cm (88.19")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Date of Manufacture

AJD Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1191510
Dealers Internal Ref
40084
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Founder of ajd antiques, jonathan dyas has a life-long passion for sourcing and returning to the market an eclectic range of antiques.

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A Georgian mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a double door upper cabinet with diamond astragal glazing, brass finials, and a lower chest of four drawers with brass drop handles.
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A Georgian secretaire bookcase is a two-part piece of furniture originating in the 18th century, combining an upper glazed cabinet for books with a lower chest of drawers featuring a pull-out or drop-down desk drawer for writing.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid mahogany or oak framing faced with flame mahogany veneers, featuring hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, cast brass handles, and individual glass panes set within wooden astragal glazing bars.

Authentic Georgian examples feature hand-planed timber, hand-carved dovetail joints on drawers, original brass lock mechanisms, and minor inconsistencies in the hand-blown glass panes within the upper cabinet doors.

A Georgian secretaire bookcase functions as a focal piece in a study, dining room, or hallway, offering display space for books and decorative objects while providing a concealed writing desk and concealed drawer storage.

Position the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent veneer lifting and timber movement. Apply high-grade beeswax regularly along the grain and dust glass panels with a soft microfibre cloth.
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