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Victorian Secretaire Bookcase
John Howkins Antiques
for sale €3,218     $3,493
£2,750

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Victorian Secretaire Bookcase

19th century
Description

A fine quality Victorian mahogany secretaire bookcase.

The upper section having twin glazed doors revealing four mahogany faced adjustable shelves, the base with secretaire drawer with a super satinwood interior consisting of two banks of 4 drawers with a further drawer between and pigeon holes above and to the sides. A further 2 arched panel doors below with mahogany faced shelf interior.

Condition - The superb mahogany used in the making of this bookcase give an outstanding appearance. All brass fittings and locks original with keys. Baize replaced.

Max height - 94.5" ... 240cm

Max width at cornice - 55.25" .... 145cm

Max depth of base - 21" ... 53cm

Max book depth for top 10.5" ...27cm

Max book depth base - 16.5" ...42cm

Base height - 43.25" ... 110cm

Max top height- 51.25" ... 130cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
240cm (94.49")
Width
145cm (57.09")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA544762
Dealers Internal Reference
19474
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Description
A fine quality Victorian mahogany secretaire bookcase.

The upper section having twin glazed doors revealing four mahogany faced adjustable shelves, the base with secretaire drawer with a super satinwood interior consisting of two banks of 4 drawers with a further drawer between and pigeon holes above and to the sides. A further 2 arched panel doors below with mahogany faced shelf interior.

fig 1. A two-part Victorian flame mahogany secretaire bookcase with upper arched glazed doors, a central pull-out writing drawer, and lower panelled cupboard doors.
fig 1. Victorian Secretaire Bookcase

Condition - The superb mahogany used in the making of this bookcase give an outstanding appearance. All brass fittings and locks original with keys. Baize replaced.

Max height - 94.5" ... 240cm

Max width at cornice - 55.25" .... 145cm

Max depth of base - 21" ... 53cm

Max book depth for top 10.5" ...27cm

Max book depth base - 16.5" ...42cm

Base height - 43.25" ... 110cm

Max top height- 51.25" ... 130cm

Height
240cm (94.49")
Width
145cm (57.09")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA544762
Dealers Internal Ref
19474
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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Archive I A two-part Victorian flame mahogany secretaire bookcase with upper arched glazed doors, a central pull-out writing drawer, and lower panelled cupboard doors.

Victorian Secretaire Bookcase

Archive II A two-part Victorian flame mahogany secretaire bookcase with upper arched glazed doors, a central pull-out writing drawer, and lower panelled cupboard doors. View II
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Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
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Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
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A two-part Victorian flame mahogany secretaire bookcase with upper arched glazed doors, a central pull-out writing drawer, and lower panelled cupboard doors.
Victorian Secretaire Bookcase
Ref: SA544762
A two-part Victorian flame mahogany secretaire bookcase with upper arched glazed doors, a central pull-out writing drawer, and lower panelled cupboard doors.
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A Victorian secretaire bookcase is a two-part storage cabinet featuring a glazed upper display case positioned above a deep drop-front drawer that opens to reveal a writing surface, situated over a double cupboard base.

These pieces were typically crafted using flame mahogany or oak veneers laid over solid timber frames, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints, brass locks, and mouth-blown glass panes held within hand-moulded glazing bars.

Authentic Victorian examples display hand-cut joinery inside the drawers, original brass lock mechanisms, secondary drawer woods such as pine or oak, and carved decorative details like corbels or arch-topped door panels.

A secretaire bookcase functions as a statement piece in a study or living area, offering enclosed shelving for books and ceramics alongside a fold-down workspace that conceals modern office clutter when closed.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a clean microfibre cloth and applying a coat of clear beeswax polish annually, while keeping the piece situated away from direct sunlight and central heating radiators to prevent veneer cracking.
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