Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
The interior comprises of six pigeonholes, flanked by nine small mahogany drawers, all of which are mahogany lined and hand dovetailed. The internal drawers retain their original rosewood turned knobs on mahogany drawer fronts; with the finest quality hand dovetailed mahogany linings. The bottom right drawer boasts two original inkwells and pen tray. The writing surface boasts the original dark navy blind-tooled inset leather.
The top drawer of the Secretaire is decorated with double “D” mouldings and the original turned rosewood knobs and the ornate squares are inset with quarter veneers, on a flame mahogany veneered background. The carcass incorporates vertical reeded columns, below carved rosettes. Further below, there are two flame mahogany doors also exhibiting matching “D” mouldings with quarter veneers, which open up to reveal a bank of eight graduated internal document drawers. The doors retain their original working brass lever lock and original key. Please note, only the best quality pieces of furniture had doors, which enclosed the drawers. The drawers retain their original brass inset military handles; they are also mahogany lined and constructed to the highest standard with fine hand dovetail joints. The Secretaire is raised on its original melon turned bun feet below a breakfront-moulded frieze, the carcass retains its original panelled backboards. This is an extremely heavy piece of furniture, which is testament to the quality construction and the finest materials used at the time.
Dimensions:
External Height = 116.5cm or 45?” or 3ft 9?”
Writing Height = 70.6cm or 27¾” or 2ft 3¾”
Width = 106.7cm or 42” or 3ft 6”
Depth = 57.4cm or 22?” or 1ft 10?”
Condition Report:
This is a stunning quality Secretaire in completely original condition. Nominal old use marks to the corners and leading edges, including old use marks to the top of the Secretaire within the galleried area (see photos), but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The item retains all of its original drawer knobs, working locks, keys, leather, drawer linings, ink wells, pen tray, brass handles & hinges, feet, backboards and polish. It is very rare to see a piece of furniture of this quality in completely original condition. All drawers close flush to the frame and feature the original working locks (with a key). The item stands on its original feet and incorporates the original backboards.
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Chest of Drawers 53
Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
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Antique English Regency Flame Mahogany Secretaire Desk Chest of Drawers by Gillows of Lancaster (Circa 1830)
