Antique Victorian Oak Secrétaire Bookcase

An attractive Victorian secrétaire bookcase veneered in golden quarter-sawn oak and of rounded corner design. With a moulded cornice above a pair of arched glazed doors enclosing three adjustable shelves. The secrétaire drawer with a birds-eye maple interior comprising drawers and pigeon holes and the flap inset with a burgundy and gilt tooled leather writing surface. The two arched panelled doors below opening to reveal a cupboard with shelf, all standing on a plinth base.

In good solid condition, it has slight losses to the veneer above and below the right glazed door, there are surface marks and dark lines as expected for age and a few spots to the top side above the secrétaire drawer. There is a faded strip above the arch on the lower left door. There is only a key for the upper door lock (as this lock has been replaced) and the keyhole liner is missing on the base.

Width - 43 1/2in (110.5cm)

Depth - 18 1/4in (46cm)

Height - 87 3/4in (223cm)

Top shelves - 37 1/2in wide x 9 1/2in deep (95.2cm x 24cm)

Base shelves - 38 1/4in wide x 16in deep x 11 1/4in & 10 1/2in high (97cm x 40.5cm x 28.5 & 26.5cm)

Writing surface - 34 3/4in wide x 15in deep x 28 1/4in high (88cm x 38cm x 71.5cm )

For transportation and moving the top section lifts off the base.

Ref: 0451

Delivery can be arranged to most UK mainland destinations for £125.

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.