Victorian Oak Secretaire Bookcase-superb Interior

Name: Victorian Oak Secretaire Bookcase-superb Interior
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA540980
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Mersham Manor Antiques

Description

-Welcome to Mersham Manor Antiques-

An excellent quality late Victorian secretaire-bookcase.

c1890.

Made from oak, and from the outside quite a simple design which belies it`s interior. The fall-front opens to reveal a high quality fitted interior, with an arrangement of eight drawers, fronted with the most stunning satin-maple, and flush brass handles. To the centre are five tall shaped stationary compartments. Below the drawers is a pull-out inkwell, with the original ink bottles. With more storage to the bottom and sides. The two lower drawers and the long central drawer feature a secret way of opening.

The writing surface has an inset tan leather skiver with gold tooling. Surrounded by figured mahogany, which contrasts with the satin-maple beautifully. With the original working lock and key to the fall-front.

With shelving to the top and base.

In excellent antique condition. Minor couple of marks to the top. Interior in excellent antique condition.

Very solid sturdy and strong.

The dimensions are.

Height-124cm. Height to underside of desk-71.5cm.

Width-107.3cm.

Depth-34cm.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about this item.

VIEWING.

Viewings are available at our showroom in Kent,

please contact us to arrange an appointment-thanks.

DELIVERY.

If courier delivery is required, we are happy to provide a quote.

Collection in person is very welcome, we are happy to help with loading.

PAYMENT.

Cash on collection.

Bank transfer.

Cheque.

Bankers draft.

Physical Dimensions

Height

124cm (48.82")

Width

107cm (42.13")

Depth

34cm (13.39")

Declaration

Mersham Manor Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA540980

Description

-Welcome to Mersham Manor Antiques-

An excellent quality late Victorian secretaire-bookcase.

c1890.

Made from oak, and from the outside quite a simple design which belies it`s interior.

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The fall-front opens to reveal a high quality fitted interior, with an arrangement of eight drawers, fronted with the most stunning satin-maple, and flush brass handles.

Mersham Manor Antiques

To the centre are five tall shaped stationary compartments. Below the drawers is a pull-out inkwell, with the original ink bottles. With more storage to the bottom and sides. The two lower drawers and the long central drawer feature a secret way of opening.

fig 1. Victorian Oak Secretaire Bookcase-Superb Interior — fig 1. Victorian Oak Secretaire Bookcase-superb Interior

The writing surface has an inset tan leather skiver with gold tooling. Surrounded by figured mahogany, which contrasts with the satin-maple beautifully. With the original working lock and key to the fall-front.