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George III Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase
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George III Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

18th century
For Sale by The Old Yard
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A George III Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase.  Having a moulded cornice above a pair of glazed doors with decorative mouldings that meet with a molded brass trim, each door having a good working lock with key.  The doors enclose the bookcase that has adjustable shelving.

The Secretaire drawer has an arrangement of pigeon holes, shelves and drawers that conceal 2 hidden compartments and a leather writing surface and a working lock with key. Below this are a pair of flame mahogany doors also with working lock and key that open to reveal to slide out shelves. With bracket feet

In good original with some minor historic restoration and a slight crack to one small individual pane.

In 2 sections for ease of movement.

Width 115 cm

Depth 54.5 cm

Height 208 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
208cm (81.89")
Width
115cm (45.28")
Depth
54.5cm (21.46")
Declaration

The Old Yard has dated this George III Secretaire Bookcase to the Georgian era.

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SA1208646
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5375
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Description
A George III Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase.
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  Having a moulded cornice above a pair of glazed doors with decorative mouldings that meet with a molded brass trim, each door having a good working lock with key.
The Old Yard

  The doors enclose the bookcase that has adjustable shelving.

fig 1. A dark mahogany George III secretaire bookcase featuring upper astragal glazed doors, a fold-out secretaire desk section with green leather insert, and lower cupboard doors on bracket feet.
fig 1. George III Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

The Secretaire drawer has an arrangement of pigeon holes, shelves and drawers that conceal 2 hidden compartments and a leather writing surface and a working lock with key. Below this are a pair of flame mahogany doors also with working lock and key that open to reveal to slide out shelves. With bracket feet

In good original with some minor historic restoration and a slight crack to one small individual pane.

In 2 sections for ease of movement.

Width 115 cm

Depth 54.5 cm

Height 208 cm

Height
208cm (81.89")
Width
115cm (45.28")
Depth
54.5cm (21.46")
Date of Manufacture

The Old Yard has dated this George III Secretaire Bookcase to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1208646
Dealers Internal Ref
5375
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Archive I A dark mahogany George III secretaire bookcase featuring upper astragal glazed doors, a fold-out secretaire desk section with green leather insert, and lower cupboard doors on bracket feet.

George III Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

Archive II A dark mahogany George III secretaire bookcase featuring upper astragal glazed doors, a fold-out secretaire desk section with green leather insert, and lower cupboard doors on bracket feet. View II
Archive III A dark mahogany George III secretaire bookcase featuring upper astragal glazed doors, a fold-out secretaire desk section with green leather insert, and lower cupboard doors on bracket feet. View III
Archive IV A dark mahogany George III secretaire bookcase featuring upper astragal glazed doors, a fold-out secretaire desk section with green leather insert, and lower cupboard doors on bracket feet. View IV
Archive V A dark mahogany George III secretaire bookcase featuring upper astragal glazed doors, a fold-out secretaire desk section with green leather insert, and lower cupboard doors on bracket feet. View V
Archive VI A dark mahogany George III secretaire bookcase featuring upper astragal glazed doors, a fold-out secretaire desk section with green leather insert, and lower cupboard doors on bracket feet. View VI
Archive VII A dark mahogany George III secretaire bookcase featuring upper astragal glazed doors, a fold-out secretaire desk section with green leather insert, and lower cupboard doors on bracket feet. View VII
Archive VIII A dark mahogany George III secretaire bookcase featuring upper astragal glazed doors, a fold-out secretaire desk section with green leather insert, and lower cupboard doors on bracket feet. View VIII
Archive IX A dark mahogany George III secretaire bookcase featuring upper astragal glazed doors, a fold-out secretaire desk section with green leather insert, and lower cupboard doors on bracket feet. View IX
Archive X A dark mahogany George III secretaire bookcase featuring upper astragal glazed doors, a fold-out secretaire desk section with green leather insert, and lower cupboard doors on bracket feet. View X
Archive XI A dark mahogany George III secretaire bookcase featuring upper astragal glazed doors, a fold-out secretaire desk section with green leather insert, and lower cupboard doors on bracket feet. View XI
Archive XII A dark mahogany George III secretaire bookcase featuring upper astragal glazed doors, a fold-out secretaire desk section with green leather insert, and lower cupboard doors on bracket feet. View XII
Archive XIII A dark mahogany George III secretaire bookcase featuring upper astragal glazed doors, a fold-out secretaire desk section with green leather insert, and lower cupboard doors on bracket feet. View XIII
Archive XIV A dark mahogany George III secretaire bookcase featuring upper astragal glazed doors, a fold-out secretaire desk section with green leather insert, and lower cupboard doors on bracket feet. View XIV
Archive XV A dark mahogany George III secretaire bookcase featuring upper astragal glazed doors, a fold-out secretaire desk section with green leather insert, and lower cupboard doors on bracket feet. View XV
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A dark mahogany George III secretaire bookcase featuring upper astragal glazed doors, a fold-out secretaire desk section with green leather insert, and lower cupboard doors on bracket feet.
George III Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase
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A dark mahogany George III secretaire bookcase featuring upper astragal glazed doors, a fold-out secretaire desk section with green leather insert, and lower cupboard doors on bracket feet.
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A George III secretaire bookcase is a piece of British case furniture produced during the reign of King George III (17601820). It combines an upper glazed cabinet for storing books, a pull-out or drop-front writing desk (secretaire) with fitted interior drawers, and a lower cabinet or chest section.

These pieces were predominantly crafted from solid timber and veneers such as Cuban or West Indian mahogany, with interior drawers lined in oak or pine. Writing surfaces frequently incorporated gilded leather or baize, while cabinet doors featured handmade glass panels secured by timber astragal glazing bars.

Authentic Georgian secretaire bookcases feature hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, oak secondary timbers, original brass drop handles, and hand-blown glass with subtle imperfections or bubbles. The secretaire drawer mechanism typically uses side runners or metal support arms consistent with late 18th-century cabinetmaking.

In modern interiors, a secretaire bookcase serves as a focal point in a formal dining room, home office, or living space. Styling the upper glazed shelves with curated ceramics, art books, and minimal decorative objects balances the dark timber with lighter modern aesthetics.

Maintain mahogany surfaces by dusting with a soft microfibre cloth and applying a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year in the direction of the wood grain. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage, veneer lifting, and uneven fading of the finish.
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