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Victorian Carved Walnut Serectaire Bookcase
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Victorian Carved Walnut Serectaire Bookcase

19th century
For Sale by Camden Antiques
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A good quality mid/late Victorian period secretaire library bookcase. Well constructed in solid walnut and fitted with original solid brass hardware. The top section with 3 glazed doors which open to access a display space with adjustable shelving. The doors are fitted with original bevelled glass. The base section with a central serectaire flanked by two pairs of short drawers, all over 3 cupboard doors. The cupboard doors open to reveal shelved interiors. The secretaire opens to access the original leather writing surface, pigeon holes and stationary compartments fronted in burr maple. The bookcase is embellished with crisply carved decorations throughout. All original locks are present, working keys are supplied for all 3 glazed doors and 2 of the 3 cupboard doors. Offered for sale in very good original condition with a lovely colour and patina. With a shrinkage crack to the right hand side of the base section and some scuffs to the top of the base section (see photos). Splits into sections for ease of installation.

Dimensions:

Width 160cms

Depth 59cms

Height 219cms

Internal shelf depth 27cms

Physical Dimensions
Height
219cm (86.22")
Width
160cm (62.99")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Declaration

Camden Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Secretaire Bookcase to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1234043
Dealers Internal Reference
18489
Description
A good quality mid/late Victorian period secretaire library bookcase. Well constructed in solid walnut and fitted with original solid brass hardware. The top section with 3 glazed doors which open to access a display space with adjustable shelving. The doors are fitted with original bevelled glass.
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The base section with a central serectaire flanked by two pairs of short drawers, all over 3 cupboard doors.
Camden Antiques

The cupboard doors open to reveal shelved interiors. The secretaire opens to access the original leather writing surface, pigeon holes and stationary compartments fronted in burr maple. The bookcase is embellished with crisply carved decorations throughout. All original locks are present, working keys are supplied for all 3 glazed doors and 2 of the 3 cupboard doors. Offered for sale in very good original condition with a lovely colour and patina. With a shrinkage crack to the right hand side of the base section and some scuffs to the top of the base section (see photos). Splits into sections for ease of installation.

Dimensions:

Width 160cms

Depth 59cms

Height 219cms

Internal shelf depth 27cms

Height
219cm (86.22")
Width
160cm (62.99")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Date of Manufacture

Camden Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Secretaire Bookcase to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1234043
Dealers Internal Ref
18489
Camden Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2012
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A large Victorian walnut secretaire bookcase featuring three upper glazed doors with arched panels over a central carved writing drawer and lower carved cupboard doors.
Victorian Carved Walnut Serectaire Bookcase
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A large Victorian walnut secretaire bookcase featuring three upper glazed doors with arched panels over a central carved writing drawer and lower carved cupboard doors.
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  • ObjectBookcases & Display Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsAcanthus leaf carving, Glazed arched doors, Dentil cornicing, Drop-front secretaire drawer
  • SizeH 219 cm (86 in) x W 160 cm (63 in) x D 59 cm (23 in)

This mid to late Victorian period bookcase is constructed in solid walnut with a warm brown timber finish and original solid brass hardware, standing 219 cm high, 160 cm wide, and 59 cm deep. The upper section comprises three glazed doors with arched panels and bevelled glass, housing adjustable shelving, beneath dentil cornicing. The lower section contains a central drop-front secretaire drawer flanked by short drawers, above three lower cupboard doors with carved acanthus leaf decoration. The entire piece displays crisply carved wooden decorations, panelled mouldings, and keyhole escutcheons. Suitable for use in a study or home library, this substantial bookcase offers both display space and practical storage. The secretaire opens to reveal pigeonholes, stationary compartments, and a writing surface. The lower cupboards contain shelved interiors, and the entire structure separates into sections for installation. This piece shows signs of age including a shrinkage crack to the right-hand side of the base section and scuffs to the top of the base.

FAQs

A Victorian secretaire bookcase is a multi-functional piece of case furniture combining a glazed upper display unit for books with a pull-out or drop-down writing drawer and lower cupboard storage.

These units were predominantly constructed using solid hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or oak, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints, glass glazing, and solid brass hardware.

Authentic pieces feature dense grain patterns, detailed hand-carved foliate or architectural motifs, original cast brass handles, and historical hand-saw marks on drawer linings and backboards.

Position the cabinet as a focal point in a home office, library, or reception room, filling the glazed upper shelves with books and decorative ceramics while utilizing the writing drawer as an elegant workstation.

Dust surfaces regularly with a clean microfibre cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish twice a year along the wood grain to maintain moisture and patina, keeping the piece away from direct heat sources.
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