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Victorian Secretaire Attributed to Gillows
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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Victorian Secretaire Attributed to Gillows

19th century
Description

A refined Victorian secretaire attributed to Gillows, crafted from rosewood, burr walnut, and mahogany, and complete with three working keys. The fall‑front opens to a fitted interior of small drawers, pigeonholes, and a green baize writing surface. Flanking it are a deep drawer to the left and two pull‑out trays concealed behind the right‑hand panel.

Below, Gothic‑inspired arched doors reveal three full‑length pull‑out trays, offering excellent storage for office essentials. The rich mix of timbers gives the piece a warm, luxurious patina, and it remains in excellent antique condition with only light age‑related marks — a superb example of Gillows‑style Victorian craftsmanship.

Physical Dimensions
Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
145cm (57.09")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Declaration

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Mahogany Secretaire Cabinet to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1230567
Dealers Internal Reference
SAI4277
Dealers Notes

All measurements are done to the widest point .

Please feel free to contact me with any enquiry or for more pictures .

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Here at Sinclair's Antiques and Interiors we do our utmost best to ensure all our items are described and photographed to show any flaws or damage such as shrinkage splits, losses or lifts to veneer, repairs or marks. However giving the age and the fact that each piece will have had years of polishing to create its own individual character we cannot describe every minor mark separately and therefore recommend you either visit our warehouse or request extra photographs.

We offer a 7 day money back guarantee if you are unhappy with any of your items purchased from us however cannot refund the return shipping cost.

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Description
A refined Victorian secretaire attributed to Gillows, crafted from rosewood, burr walnut, and mahogany, and complete with three working keys.
The fall‑front opens to a fitted interior of small drawers, pigeonholes, and a green baize writing surface.
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

Flanking it are a deep drawer to the left and two pull‑out trays concealed behind the right‑hand panel.

fig 1. A Victorian mahogany secretaire cabinet featuring Gothic arch decorative panels, turned columns on either side, and flame mahogany veneers.
fig 1. Victorian Secretaire Attributed to Gillows

Below, Gothic‑inspired arched doors reveal three full‑length pull‑out trays, offering excellent storage for office essentials. The rich mix of timbers gives the piece a warm, luxurious patina, and it remains in excellent antique condition with only light age‑related marks — a superb example of Gillows‑style Victorian craftsmanship.

Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
145cm (57.09")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Mahogany Secretaire Cabinet to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1230567
Dealers Internal Ref
SAI4277
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 Victorian mahogany secretaire cabinet featuring Gothic arch decorative panels, turned columns on either side, and flame mahogany veneers.

Victorian Secretaire Attributed to Gillows

Archive II A Victorian mahogany secretaire cabinet featuring Gothic arch decorative panels, turned columns on either side, and flame mahogany veneers. View II
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KY1 4AQ
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A Victorian mahogany secretaire cabinet featuring Gothic arch decorative panels, turned columns on either side, and flame mahogany veneers.
Victorian Secretaire Attributed to Gillows
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A Victorian mahogany secretaire cabinet featuring Gothic arch decorative panels, turned columns on either side, and flame mahogany veneers.
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

A Victorian secretaire cabinet is a specialized piece of case furniture from the 19th century that combines a drop-front or fall-front writing desk with lower cupboards and upper drawers.

Craftsmen typically utilised high-grade timbers such as flame mahogany, walnut, or rosewood, incorporating hand-cut dovetail joints, brass hardware, and intricate veneer inlays.

Authentic pieces are identified through superior timber selection, precise cabinetmaking techniques, drawer stamps or brass locks bearing the makers mark, and hand-sawn drawer linings.

Position the secretaire as a focal piece in a study, hallway, or living area, pairing its rich wood tones with neutral walls, modern lighting, and contemporary artwork to balance the design.

Maintain mahogany surfaces by dusting regularly with a dry cloth, applying beeswax polish once or twice annually, and keeping the item away from direct heat sources to prevent wood movement.
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