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A Rare Scottish Regency Mahogany Library Secretaire.
For sale by Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
for sale €8,775     $9,525
£7,500
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

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A Rare Scottish Regency Mahogany Library Secretaire.

19th century
Description

A rare Scottish Regency Mahogany Library Secretaire.

Interesting to see is, that there are a lot of

small special drawers (inlaid with the letters of the alphabet) and a secret compartments in

the top section.

In the under section, behind the doors,

there are folio slides.

Still with the typical Edinburgh pattern

original brass mounts and handles

and with the beautiful old patination,

circa: 1810

in original old used condition with original old beautiful patination

attributed to:

W I L L I A M T R O T T E R

Edinburgh

(1772-1833)

The lock stamped with the famed Joseph Bramah 14 Piccadilly.
Joseph Bramah established his prestigious security and engineering business in London in 1784.
He was famous for his precision and resistance locks.

With engraved silver plaque on top with the following text:


“Left to Gabriela Cunninghame Graham of Gartmore,

by Anna Lady Erskine 1885”

This rare library secretaire was a gift to Gabriela Cunninghame Graham of Gartmore by Anna Lady Erskine 1885.

Lady Anna Ernskine born Scotland 1802, died in 1886 in Leamington Spa, she was the wife of a politician.

Gabriela Cunninghame Graham of Gartmore born 1858 died 1906

was a writer, translator, lecturer and socialist.
She was known as a dynamic woman.

96.5cm high, 109cm wide, 59cm deep.

Price: £7500,—



Physical Dimensions
Height
96.5cm (37.99")
Width
109cm (42.91")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Declaration

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland has dated this Regency Mahogany Library Secretaire to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1237596
Description
A rare Scottish Regency Mahogany Library Secretaire.

Interesting to see is, that there are a lot of

small special drawers (inlaid with the letters of the alphabet) and a secret compartments in

the top section.

fig 1. A Regency mahogany library secretaire featuring a pull-out writing drawer with an adjustable slope, brass handles, and lower cabinet doors opening to reveal pull-out tray shelves.
fig 1. A Rare Scottish Regency Mahogany Library Secretaire.

In the under section, behind the doors,

there are folio slides.

Still with the typical Edinburgh pattern

original brass mounts and handles

and with the beautiful old patination,

circa: 1810

in original old used condition with original old beautiful patination

fig 2. A Regency mahogany library secretaire featuring a pull-out writing drawer with an adjustable slope, brass handles, and lower cabinet doors opening to reveal pull-out tray shelves.
fig 2. A Rare Scottish Regency Mahogany Library Secretaire.

attributed to:

W I L L I A M T R O T T E R

Edinburgh

(1772-1833)

The lock stamped with the famed Joseph Bramah 14 Piccadilly.
Joseph Bramah established his prestigious security and engineering business in London in 1784.
He was famous for his precision and resistance locks.

fig 3. A Regency mahogany library secretaire featuring a pull-out writing drawer with an adjustable slope, brass handles, and lower cabinet doors opening to reveal pull-out tray shelves.
fig 3. A Rare Scottish Regency Mahogany Library Secretaire.

With engraved silver plaque on top with the following text:


“Left to Gabriela Cunninghame Graham of Gartmore,

by Anna Lady Erskine 1885”

“
This rare library secretaire was a gift to Gabriela Cunninghame Graham of Gartmore by Anna Lady Erskine 1885.
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
fig 4. A Regency mahogany library secretaire featuring a pull-out writing drawer with an adjustable slope, brass handles, and lower cabinet doors opening to reveal pull-out tray shelves.
fig 4. A Rare Scottish Regency Mahogany Library Secretaire.

Lady Anna Ernskine born Scotland 1802, died in 1886 in Leamington Spa, she was the wife of a politician.

Gabriela Cunninghame Graham of Gartmore born 1858 died 1906

was a writer, translator, lecturer and socialist.
She was known as a dynamic woman.

96.5cm high, 109cm wide, 59cm deep.

Price: £7500,—



Height
96.5cm (37.99")
Width
109cm (42.91")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Date of Manufacture

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland has dated this Regency Mahogany Library Secretaire to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1237596
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2019

For the new collector and the museum director.

Dealer Profile

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Trade Associations

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A Regency mahogany library secretaire featuring a pull-out writing drawer with an adjustable slope, brass handles, and lower cabinet doors opening to reveal pull-out tray shelves.

A Rare Scottish Regency Mahogany Library Secretaire.

Archive II A Regency mahogany library secretaire featuring a pull-out writing drawer with an adjustable slope, brass handles, and lower cabinet doors opening to reveal pull-out tray shelves. View II
Archive III A Regency mahogany library secretaire featuring a pull-out writing drawer with an adjustable slope, brass handles, and lower cabinet doors opening to reveal pull-out tray shelves. View III
Archive IV A Regency mahogany library secretaire featuring a pull-out writing drawer with an adjustable slope, brass handles, and lower cabinet doors opening to reveal pull-out tray shelves. View IV
Archive V A Regency mahogany library secretaire featuring a pull-out writing drawer with an adjustable slope, brass handles, and lower cabinet doors opening to reveal pull-out tray shelves. View V
Archive VI A Regency mahogany library secretaire featuring a pull-out writing drawer with an adjustable slope, brass handles, and lower cabinet doors opening to reveal pull-out tray shelves. View VI
Archive VII A Regency mahogany library secretaire featuring a pull-out writing drawer with an adjustable slope, brass handles, and lower cabinet doors opening to reveal pull-out tray shelves. View VII
Archive VIII A Regency mahogany library secretaire featuring a pull-out writing drawer with an adjustable slope, brass handles, and lower cabinet doors opening to reveal pull-out tray shelves. View VIII
Archive IX A Regency mahogany library secretaire featuring a pull-out writing drawer with an adjustable slope, brass handles, and lower cabinet doors opening to reveal pull-out tray shelves. View IX
Archive X A Regency mahogany library secretaire featuring a pull-out writing drawer with an adjustable slope, brass handles, and lower cabinet doors opening to reveal pull-out tray shelves. View X
Archive XI A Regency mahogany library secretaire featuring a pull-out writing drawer with an adjustable slope, brass handles, and lower cabinet doors opening to reveal pull-out tray shelves. View XI
Archive XII A Regency mahogany library secretaire featuring a pull-out writing drawer with an adjustable slope, brass handles, and lower cabinet doors opening to reveal pull-out tray shelves. View XII
Archive XIII A Regency mahogany library secretaire featuring a pull-out writing drawer with an adjustable slope, brass handles, and lower cabinet doors opening to reveal pull-out tray shelves. View XIII
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Archive XV A Regency mahogany library secretaire featuring a pull-out writing drawer with an adjustable slope, brass handles, and lower cabinet doors opening to reveal pull-out tray shelves. View XV
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Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Telephone 01575 540 207
Location
Cairngorms National Park
Angus
Scotland
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Apr 2019
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A Regency mahogany library secretaire featuring a pull-out writing drawer with an adjustable slope, brass handles, and lower cabinet doors opening to reveal pull-out tray shelves.
A rare Scottish Regency Mahogany Library Secretaire.
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A Regency mahogany library secretaire featuring a pull-out writing drawer with an adjustable slope, brass handles, and lower cabinet doors opening to reveal pull-out tray shelves.
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  • ObjectDesks & Bureaux
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Leather
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsAdjustable writing slope, Brass drop handles, Internal tray shelves, Splayed feet
  • SizeH 96.5 cm (38 in) x W 109 cm (43 in) x D 59 cm (23 in)

This Scottish Regency library secretaire originates from circa 1810 and is manufactured from mahogany with brass hardware and leather upholstery. The warm brown timber displays an old patinated finish alongside brass drop handles on the pull-out writing drawer, an adjustable writing slope covered in dark green leather, internal tray shelves behind the lower cabinet doors, and splayed bracket feet. An engraved silver plaque rests on the top surface, detailing a historical legacy linked to Anna Lady Erskine and Gabriela Cunninghame Graham of Gartmore. Measuring 96.5 cm high, 109 cm wide and 59 cm deep, the bureau functions as a practical writing desk and storage cabinet in a gentleman's study or home library. The piece includes a top section featuring small drawers inlaid with the alphabet, secret compartments, and a lock stamped by Joseph Bramah of 14 Piccadilly. The lower section contains folio slides, complemented by original Edinburgh pattern brass mounts. It stands in an original old used condition. In a modern home, the secretaire provides both surface workspace and storage capacity, serving as a focal point for correspondence and organisation within a traditional study, home office, or living room setting.

FAQs

Regency period furniture, spanning roughly 1811 to 1830, is characterised by classical proportions, clean lines, and the extensive use of dark hardwoods like mahogany and rosewood. Design features frequently incorporate brass inlaid ornament, reeded legs, and refined symmetry inspired by Greek, Roman, and Egyptian antiquity.

Regency secretaires were primarily constructed using solid and veneered mahogany, often sourced from the West Indies. Secondary timbers such as pine or oak were used for drawer linings, while fittings were typically cast in brass, with writing surfaces lined in tool-embossed leather or felt baize.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints on drawer construction, hand-planed secondary woods, and original brass lock mechanisms. Look for natural age-related shrinkage in timber panels, authentic patination around original brass handles, and evidence of historical hand-tool marks.

A mahogany secretaire can serve as a focal point in a home office, living area, or hallway by contrasting dark timber against neutral wall shades. Combining classic cabinetry with modern lighting and understated contemporary artwork creates a balanced, layered space.

Maintain mahogany furniture by positioning it away from direct sunlight, radiators, and extreme humidity changes to prevent timber warping. Clean surfaces regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish annually to protect the original finish and patina.
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