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Fine 18th Century Mahogany Secrataire Bookcase
Holmes Antiques
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£4,800

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Fine 18th Century Mahogany Secrataire Bookcase

18th century
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An extremely fine quality Chippendale period 18th Century Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase of outstanding colour and patina having wonderfully figured flame Mahogany veneers. The dental cornice sits above classical arcaded freeze with 13 pane doors below, fitted with a secretaire draw made in solid Ceder. The cupboards opening to reveal three Ceder trays, sitting on the original well shaped ogee bracket feet.

The handles and hinges are all original and keys work all locks. The piece is in exceptional condition throughout with all original backboards unusually also made in Ceder.

We were very pleased to find it, having such colour and being of rare small proportions, its very pleasing on the eye.

Physical Dimensions
Height
194cm (76.38")
Width
90cm (35.43")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Declaration

Holmes Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase to the 18th Century.

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SA1204977
Dealers Notes

Holmes Antiques was established in 1932

We are a family business with a shop on Haworth Main Street in West Yorkshire.

We specialise in early English furniture

With the emphasis on quality, originality, colour and surface.

David Holmes has developed a reputation in the antique trade as one of the country's leading experts on early English Oak, Walnut and Mahogany furniture.

Christian Holmes is the 4th generation of the family to deal in Antique furniture

www.holmesantiques.co.uk

Description
An extremely fine quality Chippendale period 18th Century Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase of outstanding colour and patina having wonderfully figured flame Mahogany veneers.
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The dental cornice sits above classical arcaded freeze with 13 pane doors below, fitted with a secretaire draw made in solid Ceder.
Holmes Antiques

The cupboards opening to reveal three Ceder trays, sitting on the original well shaped ogee bracket feet.

fig 1. An 18th-century mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a dentil cornice, astragal-glazed upper cabinet doors, a drop-front writing drawer with brass handles, and a two-door lower cupboard resting on bracket feet.
fig 1. Fine 18th Century Mahogany Secrataire Bookcase

The handles and hinges are all original and keys work all locks. The piece is in exceptional condition throughout with all original backboards unusually also made in Ceder.

We were very pleased to find it, having such colour and being of rare small proportions, its very pleasing on the eye.

Height
194cm (76.38")
Width
90cm (35.43")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

Holmes Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1204977
Holmes Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Leading experts on early english oak, walnut and mahogany furniture. Established in 1932.

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Archive I An 18th-century mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a dentil cornice, astragal-glazed upper cabinet doors, a drop-front writing drawer with brass handles, and a two-door lower cupboard resting on bracket feet.

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Archive II An 18th-century mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a dentil cornice, astragal-glazed upper cabinet doors, a drop-front writing drawer with brass handles, and a two-door lower cupboard resting on bracket feet. View II
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An 18th-century mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a dentil cornice, astragal-glazed upper cabinet doors, a drop-front writing drawer with brass handles, and a two-door lower cupboard resting on bracket feet.
Fine 18th Century Mahogany Secrataire Bookcase
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A secretaire bookcase is a dual-purpose piece of cabinet furniture originating in the 18th century that combines an upper glazed display or book cabinet with a lower chest featuring a pull-out or drop-front writing desk.

These pieces were predominantly crafted from solid and veneered mahogany, featuring hand-carved dentil mouldings, dovetail drawer joinery, and mouth-blown glass panels held by wooden astragal glazing bars.

Authentic Georgian examples typically show hand-sawn timber marks on the back panels, original brass hardware with natural oxidisation, hand-cut dovetail joints, and characteristic construction details like bracket feet and oak or pine secondary drawer woods.

Position the cabinet in a study, living area, or hallway as a focal anchor piece, balancing its rich mahogany tones with neutral wall colours, minimalist ceramics, or curated literature inside the glazed upper section.

Maintain the wood finish by dusting regularly with a microfibre cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year, while avoiding direct sunlight and radiators to prevent timber shrinkage.
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