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Victorian Mahogany Secrétaire Bookcase
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
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Victorian Mahogany Secrétaire Bookcase

19th century
For Sale by LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
Description

A handsome Victorian mahogany secretaire bookcase in very good condition, presented in two sections for ease of transport.

The upper section features a pair of glazed doors with working key, opening to reveal three height-adjustable shelves, ideal for displaying books or decorative pieces.

The doors are framed with attractive moulded arches and decorative carved corbels.

The lower section incorporates a secretaire drawer which opens to reveal a well-fitted interior of small drawers and pigeonholes, centred around a new hand-dyed green leather writing surface.

Beneath are a pair of panelled cupboard doors providing additional storage with a single shelf inside.

A practical and elegant Victorian piece, combining book storage with a compact writing desk.

W 126cm (49.5")

D 50.5cm (20")

H 229cm (90")

Base H 103cm (40.5")

Top interior

W 112cm (44")

D 25cm (10")

H 108.5cm (42.5")

Base interior

W 113cm (44.5")

D 39cm (15.5")

H 61cm (24")

Physical Dimensions
Height
229cm (90.16")
Width
126cm (49.61")
Depth
50.5cm (19.88")
Declaration

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Victorian Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1202030
Dealers Internal Reference
WEE260220D
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Description
A handsome Victorian mahogany secretaire bookcase in very good condition, presented in two sections for ease of transport.
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The upper section features a pair of glazed doors with working key, opening to reveal three height-adjustable shelves, ideal for displaying books or decorative pieces.
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
fig 1. A tall Victorian mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring an upper two-door glazed cabinet over a writing drawer and lower cupboard base.
fig 1. Victorian Mahogany Secrétaire Bookcase

The doors are framed with attractive moulded arches and decorative carved corbels.

The lower section incorporates a secretaire drawer which opens to reveal a well-fitted interior of small drawers and pigeonholes, centred around a new hand-dyed green leather writing surface.

fig 2. A tall Victorian mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring an upper two-door glazed cabinet over a writing drawer and lower cupboard base.
fig 2. Victorian Mahogany Secrétaire Bookcase

Beneath are a pair of panelled cupboard doors providing additional storage with a single shelf inside.

A practical and elegant Victorian piece, combining book storage with a compact writing desk.

W 126cm (49.5")

D 50.5cm (20")

H 229cm (90")

Base H 103cm (40.5")

Top interior

W 112cm (44")

D 25cm (10")

H 108.5cm (42.5")

Base interior

W 113cm (44.5")

D 39cm (15.5")

H 61cm (24")

Height
229cm (90.16")
Width
126cm (49.61")
Depth
50.5cm (19.88")
Date of Manufacture

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Victorian Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1202030
Dealers Internal Ref
WEE260220D
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
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Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

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A tall Victorian mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring an upper two-door glazed cabinet over a writing drawer and lower cupboard base.
Victorian Mahogany Secrétaire Bookcase
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A Victorian secretaire bookcase is a two-part furniture piece featuring an upper glazed bookcase for displaying books or objects, positioned above a lower chest containing a concealed pull-out writing desk and storage cupboards.

These cabinets were primarily constructed from solid woods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, often featuring decorative flame mahogany veneers, hand-cut glass panels, brass drawer locks, and iron hinges.

Authentic period pieces display hand-dovetailed drawer joints, original glass with subtle distortion or air bubbles, natural age-related oxidisation on backboards, and hand-turned wooden knobs or cast brass hardware.

Position the piece as a focal point against a neutral or deep dark wall, using the upper glazed shelves for curated ceramic collections and books, while utilising the secretaire drawer for a modern work-from-home station.

Dust regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish annually to preserve the timber patination, while keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and central heating radiators to prevent wood shrinkage.
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