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A Beautiful William IV Two Door Cuban Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase
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A Beautiful William IV Two Door Cuban Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

19th century
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A beautiful william IV two door cuban mahogany secretaire bookcase

Physical Dimensions
Height
242cm (95.28")
Width
124cm (48.82")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
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Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this William IV Secretaire Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA565503
Description
A beautiful william IV two door cuban mahogany secretaire bookcase
Height
242cm (95.28")
Width
124cm (48.82")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Date of Manufacture

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this William IV Secretaire Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA565503
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
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Archive I A William IV Cuban mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a two-door glazed upper section with decorative glazing bars above a chest of drawers with brass handles.

A Beautiful William IV Two Door Cuban Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

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Archive III A William IV Cuban mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a two-door glazed upper section with decorative glazing bars above a chest of drawers with brass handles. View III
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Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Telephone 01446 744271 or 07973 734452
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Unit 15
Palmers Vale Business Centre
Palmerston Road
Barry
Glamorgan
CF63 2XA
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/hawkinsbrothersantiques
Verified Since Oct 2012
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Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
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Location: Unit 15, Palmers Vale Business Centre, Palmerston Road, Barry, Glamorgan, CF63 2XA, United Kingdom
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A William IV Cuban mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a two-door glazed upper section with decorative glazing bars above a chest of drawers with brass handles.
A BEAUTIFUL WILLIAM IV TWO DOOR CUBAN MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE BOOKCASE
Ref: SA565503
A William IV Cuban mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a two-door glazed upper section with decorative glazing bars above a chest of drawers with brass handles.
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  • ObjectSecretaire Bookcase
  • Period19th century
  • StyleWilliam IV
  • MaterialCuban Mahogany, Glass, Brass
  • ColourDark Red Brown
  • MotifsAstragal glazing, Flame mahogany veneer, Brass ring handles, Turned feet
  • SizeH 242 cm (95 in) x W 124 cm (49 in) x D 57 cm (22 in)

This William IV secretaire bookcase is a nineteenth-century piece made from Cuban mahogany with a dark red-brown colour and flame mahogany veneer. The upper section consists of two glazed doors with astragal glazing, while the lower section comprises a chest of five graduating drawers fitted with brass ring handles. The cabinet rests on turned feet and features simple architectural cornicing at the top. The dimensions are 242 cm high, 124 cm wide, and 57 cm deep. In a contemporary interior, this substantial storage unit suits a home study, a grand hallway, or a traditional living room. The upper shelving provides display space for books and decorative objects, and the lower chest offers practical concealed storage for household items.

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Produced during the 1830s, William IV secretaire bookcases bridge the refinement of the Regency era and the heavier proportions of early Victorian furniture. They feature clean architectural lines, flame mahogany veneers, glazed doors with geometric or scrolled astragal glazing bars, and integrated pull-out writing drawers.

Primary construction typically utilised solid hardwoods and fine veneers such as Cuban or Honduras mahogany, with oak or pine used for secondary drawer linings. Details included hand-blown float glass panes and cast brass hardware such as ring drawer handles and key escutcheons.

Authentic pieces display hand-cut dovetail joints, original irregular glass panes, and solid wood drawer construction. Look for signature period features like flattened bun feet, simple classical cornices, and rich Cuban mahogany grain patterns typical of 1830s English cabinetmaking.

Position the piece against a neutral backdrop to highlight the warm wood tones and architectural form. Style the upper glass shelves with a mix of modern ceramics and hardback books to balance historic craftsmanship with contemporary aesthetics.

Position the furniture away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber movement or veneer lifting. Dust regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish periodically to protect the original patinated surface.
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