George III Mahogany Breakfront Secretaire Linen Press Wardrobe

A superb late 18th century four door secrétaire linen press or wardrobe. Featuring Gothic style partial foil shaped panelled doors with motifs to the tips of the foils and a similarly panelled secrétaire drawer. The centre doors conceal five solid oak-lined slides and are flanked by full length doors with further slides and drawers behind. There are working sliding bolts and locks to all the doors and each has a separate key. This beautiful piece of English cabinetmaking has well figured flame mahogany veneers and a rich warm colour.

In very good condition, on the right door there is one motif missing from the top and a Bramah lock has been added, for the photographs we have positioned all the slides to the right side although there are runners for two slides on the left, hanging rails could easily be added if preferred. The left side has scrapes and the polish is dry and there is a long but narrow chip out the lower back edge on both sides. The missing handle inside will be replaced.

Please feel free to ask for more photos.

The overall dimensions at the largest points are approximately

Width - 94in (239cm)

Depth - 23in (58.5cm)

Height - 92 3/4in (235cm)

The internal sizes are approximately:

Top centre section - 52 1/8 in wide x 18in deep x 46 1/2in high (132.5cm x 46cm x 118cm)

Side sections - 16 1/4in wide x 17 1/4in deep x 60 1/2in high (41.5cm x 44cm x 153.5cm)

For moving this item divides into six sections (cornice, plinth, two side sections,centre top section and centre base section).

Ref: 0403

Delivery:

We can arrange to deliver this to most UK mainland destinations for £95.

When buying it is important appreciate antiques have long histories of daily use and as such, over time they gain minor scratches, marks, knocks, shrinkage splits, signs of old woodworm, lifts and losses to veneer, which combine with care and years of polishing to create an individual character and patina. We describe the main flaws and those that fall outside of this bracket but cannot describe each marks separately and therefore suggest you do take the time to request extra photos. We do offer a 14 day money back guarantee if you are unhappy with your purchase but cannot refund the return shipping cost. If you are not sure please do not buy without clarifying or take the view that the only way to have it as near to new as possible is to have it fully and comprehensively restored.

For delivery we use a small carrier experience in carrying antique furniture. Delivery is usually within 31 days and the carrier will make arrangements with you directly. We can provide contact details of other carriers if required.