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Gillows George IV Dwarf Secretaire Cabinet
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for sale €4,212     $4,572
£3,600

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Gillows George IV Dwarf Secretaire Cabinet

19th century
Description

A wonderful George IV flamed mahogany secretaire dwarf cabinet. Having a rectangular top with a 3 quarter gallery. The 2 panelled doors of which are flanked by fluted uprights with flower capitals. The doors open to reveal a fitted secretaire drawer with a further 5 drawers, all retaining the original gilt lacquered brass inset handles. Retaining lock and key and in super condition throughout. The whole raised on beautiful melon bun feet with good colour and lustre. English, Circa 1825, Atb.

Dimensions: Height: 98.5 cm - 38 3/4 Inches, Width: 102 cm - 41 1/4 Inches, Depth: 40.5 cm - 16 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

Physical Dimensions
Height
98.5cm (38.78")
Width
102cm (40.16")
Depth
40.5cm (15.94")
Declaration

William James Antiques has dated this George IV Secretaire Cabinet to the Regency era.

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SA1229056
Description
A wonderful George IV flamed mahogany secretaire dwarf cabinet. Having a rectangular top with a 3 quarter gallery. The 2 panelled doors of which are flanked by fluted uprights with flower capitals.
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The doors open to reveal a fitted secretaire drawer with a further 5 drawers, all retaining the original gilt lacquered brass inset handles.
William James Antiques

Retaining lock and key and in super condition throughout. The whole raised on beautiful melon bun feet with good colour and lustre. English, Circa 1825, Atb.

Dimensions: Height: 98.5 cm - 38 3/4 Inches, Width: 102 cm - 41 1/4 Inches, Depth: 40.5 cm - 16 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

Height
98.5cm (38.78")
Width
102cm (40.16")
Depth
40.5cm (15.94")
Date of Manufacture

William James Antiques has dated this George IV Secretaire Cabinet to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1229056
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A George IV flame mahogany dwarf secretaire cabinet featuring reeded pilasters, two panelled doors, and turned bun feet.
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Archive I A George IV flame mahogany dwarf secretaire cabinet featuring reeded pilasters, two panelled doors, and turned bun feet.

Gillows George IV Dwarf Secretaire Cabinet

Archive II A George IV flame mahogany dwarf secretaire cabinet featuring reeded pilasters, two panelled doors, and turned bun feet. View II
Archive III A George IV flame mahogany dwarf secretaire cabinet featuring reeded pilasters, two panelled doors, and turned bun feet. View III
Archive IV A George IV flame mahogany dwarf secretaire cabinet featuring reeded pilasters, two panelled doors, and turned bun feet. View IV
Archive V A George IV flame mahogany dwarf secretaire cabinet featuring reeded pilasters, two panelled doors, and turned bun feet. View V
Archive VI A George IV flame mahogany dwarf secretaire cabinet featuring reeded pilasters, two panelled doors, and turned bun feet. View VI
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Archive IX A George IV flame mahogany dwarf secretaire cabinet featuring reeded pilasters, two panelled doors, and turned bun feet. View IX
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A George IV flame mahogany dwarf secretaire cabinet featuring reeded pilasters, two panelled doors, and turned bun feet.
Gillows George IV Dwarf Secretaire Cabinet
Ref: SA1229056
A George IV flame mahogany dwarf secretaire cabinet featuring reeded pilasters, two panelled doors, and turned bun feet.
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  • ObjectCabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorge IV
  • MaterialMahogany, Flame Mahogany Veneer
  • ColourWarm Mahogany
  • MotifsFlame mahogany veneers, Reeded pilasters, Carved rosettes, Turned bun feet
  • SizeH 98.5 cm (39 in) x W 102 cm (40 in) x D 40.5 cm (16 in)

This George IV dwarf secretaire cabinet dates from the Regency period and is fashioned from warm mahogany with striking flame mahogany veneers. The rectangular top incorporates a three-quarter gallery, while the two panelled doors are flanked by reeded pilasters with carved rosettes at the top corners. The doors open to reveal an interior fitted with a secretaire drawer and five additional drawers, all retaining their original gilt lacquered brass inset handles, lock, and key. The cabinet stands on four turned melon bun feet. Measuring 98.5 cm high, 102 cm wide, and 40.5 cm deep, this piece has a shallow profile suited to various rooms in the modern home. Position this compact cabinet in a living room, hallway, or study to serve as a practical surface for display and a concealed writing desk. The rich grain of the flame mahogany veneer and the warm lustre of the timber provide a refined aesthetic that complements traditional and classic interior settings. The combination of cupboard storage and internal drawers offers versatile organisation for paperwork, correspondence, or household items while occupying minimal floor space.

FAQs

A dwarf secretaire cabinet is a low-profile 19th-century storage piece featuring a fitted writing drawer positioned above an enclosed cupboard base.

Cabinetmakers primarily utilised high-grade flame mahogany veneers, solid oak or pine for secondary drawer linings, and turned timber or brass fittings.

Authentic Gillows pieces often feature stamped signatures on the drawer tops or locks, dovetail joinery, high-density mahogany, and specific design details like reeded pilasters or carved rosettes.

Position the piece as a focal storage element in a hallway, study, or living area, using the low top surface to display lamps, ceramics, or framed art.

Clean surfaces regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply beeswax sparingly along the wood grain, keeping the cabinet away from direct heat sources and sunlight.
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