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Georgian Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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Georgian Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

18th century
Description

A fine Georgian mahogany secretaire of elegant proportions, offered in excellent antique condition and complete with a working key. The piece separates into two sections for ease of movement. The upper cabinet is crowned with a moulded cornice and fitted with beautifully inlaid oval‑panel doors, opening to an adjustable shelved interior. The base includes a fall‑front writing drawer with green baize and fitted interior, above two full‑width drawers with original brass handles. The mahogany has a warm, even patina, and while minor age‑related marks are present, it remains a solid, well‑cared‑for and highly practical Georgian piece.

Internal reference : SAI4050

Physical Dimensions
Height
183.5cm (72.24")
Width
80.5cm (31.69")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Declaration

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Georgian Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase to the Georgian era.

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SA1213854
Dealers Internal Reference
SAI4050
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Description
A fine Georgian mahogany secretaire of elegant proportions, offered in excellent antique condition and complete with a working key. The piece separates into two sections for ease of movement.
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The upper cabinet is crowned with a moulded cornice and fitted with beautifully inlaid oval‑panel doors, opening to an adjustable shelved interior.
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

The base includes a fall‑front writing drawer with green baize and fitted interior, above two full‑width drawers with original brass handles. The mahogany has a warm, even patina, and while minor age‑related marks are present, it remains a solid, well‑cared‑for and highly practical Georgian piece.

Internal reference : SAI4050

Height
183.5cm (72.24")
Width
80.5cm (31.69")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Georgian Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1213854
Dealers Internal Ref
SAI4050
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

A family run business , second generation of antique dealers est 1977 with 3 warehouses over 6000 sq ft

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Archive I A tall Georgian mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring an upper two-door cabinet with oval inlay panels above a lower chest with four drawers and brass swan-neck handles.

Georgian Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

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A tall Georgian mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring an upper two-door cabinet with oval inlay panels above a lower chest with four drawers and brass swan-neck handles.
Georgian Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase
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Originating in the 18th century, a Georgian secretaire bookcase is a dual-purpose piece of storage furniture featuring an upper cabinet mounted atop a chest of drawers, where the top drawer folds down to reveal a fitted writing desk.

These pieces were predominantly crafted from dense Cuban or West Indian mahogany, featuring hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, oak or pine secondary drawer linings, brass swan-neck handles, and fine stringing or veneer inlays such as satinwood.

Authentic Georgian examples exhibit hand-sawn timber marks, natural shrinkage in solid wood panels, period-correct iron locks with original keyholes, hand-carved mouldings, and unrefined backboards held with hand-forged nails.

Positioning the cabinet in a study, dining room, or hallway creates a dramatic focal point, where the rich wood tones contrast effectively against modern neutral paint schemes and contemporary artwork.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent cracking or fading, and clean the surfaces regularly using a soft cloth followed by a high-grade beeswax polish applied along the grain.
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