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Georgian Glazed Breakfront Secrétaire Bookcase
A Brookes
for sale €16,058     $17,431
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Georgian Glazed Breakfront Secrétaire Bookcase

18th century
For Sale by A Brookes
Description

Impressive Georgian mahogany breakfront secretaire bookcase with architectural glazed doors flanked by turned columns and an arcaded cornice.

The well fitted secretaire drawer has eight small drawers and hidden drawer on the interior of the cupboard.

In the manner of Gillows.

C.1800

£14850

Physical Dimensions
Height
225cm (88.58")
Width
245cm (96.46")
Depth
75cm (29.53")
Declaration

A Brookes has dated this Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase to the Georgian era.

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Impressive Georgian mahogany breakfront secretaire bookcase with architectural glazed doors flanked by turned columns and an arcaded cornice.
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The well fitted secretaire drawer has eight small drawers and hidden drawer on the interior of the cupboard.
A Brookes

In the manner of Gillows.

C.1800

£14850

Height
225cm (88.58")
Width
245cm (96.46")
Depth
75cm (29.53")
Date of Manufacture

A Brookes has dated this Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA733894
A Brookes
A Brookes
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Herefordshire / Gloucestershire Border
HR8 2LL
United Kingdom

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A large Georgian mahogany breakfront bookcase with four upper glazed doors and lower cupboards.
Georgian Glazed Breakfront Secrétaire Bookcase
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A large Georgian mahogany breakfront bookcase with four upper glazed doors and lower cupboards.
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A breakfront secretaire bookcase is a multi-sectional storage piece featuring a central section that projects forward beyond the flanking side wings. Popularised in the 18th century, these cabinets combine upper glazed display shelves, lower storage cupboards, and a integrated pull-out desk drawer.

Georgian bookcases were predominantly constructed from solid mahogany or flame mahogany veneers over oak framing. Cabinetmakers utilised hand-blown glass panes, hand-cut dovetail joints, astragal glazing bars, and polished brass fittings.

Authentic period pieces display hand-saw marks on structural backboards, subtle irregularities in hand-blown glass, and natural oxidisation on original brassware. Inspecting the interior construction reveals hand-planed drawer linings and dovetail joinery consistent with 18th-century methods.

Pair the substantial scale of a mahogany breakfront cabinet with neutral wall tones, modern minimal seating, and understated lighting. Display a balance of art glass, ceramics, and structured book arrangements on the glazed upper shelves to soften the timber framework.

Maintain timber surfaces by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish once or twice per year. Ensure the cabinet is positioned away from direct sunlight and heat sources to protect veneers against warping and fading.
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