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William 4th Secretaire Bookcase
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William 4th Secretaire Bookcase

19th century
For Sale by Cavers Antiques
Description

Fine quality gothic style William 4th mahogany secretaire bookcase.

Gillows quality craftsmanship or like wise furniture maker.

This bookcase is in wonderful condition .

Double door glazed top with fleur de leaf crest.

The secretaire draw is fitted with drawers and pideon holes.

2 secret drawers with foilage garved fronts under the secretaire draw .

2 paneled doors to the base with recessed mirror knee hole.

All on a plinth base..

This is a very good piece of English made furniture.

Hight is 8 feet.

Width is 4 feet 5 inch.

Depth is 1 foot 9 inch.

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Cavers Antiques has dated this William IV Secretaire Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA763213
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Gothic secretaire bookcase.
Description
Fine quality gothic style William 4th mahogany secretaire bookcase.

Gillows quality craftsmanship or like wise furniture maker.

This bookcase is in wonderful condition .

Double door glazed top with fleur de leaf crest.

fig 1. A William IV flame mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring twin arch glazed upper doors topped with a carved central finial, above a long drawer and lower cabinet section.
fig 1. William 4th Secretaire Bookcase

The secretaire draw is fitted with drawers and pideon holes.

2 secret drawers with foilage garved fronts under the secretaire draw .

2 paneled doors to the base with recessed mirror knee hole.

All on a plinth base..

This is a very good piece of English made furniture.

Hight is 8 feet.

Width is 4 feet 5 inch.

Depth is 1 foot 9 inch.

Date of Manufacture

Cavers Antiques has dated this William IV Secretaire Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA763213
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Gothic secretaire bookcase.
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Archive I A William IV flame mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring twin arch glazed upper doors topped with a carved central finial, above a long drawer and lower cabinet section.

William 4th Secretaire Bookcase

Archive II A William IV flame mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring twin arch glazed upper doors topped with a carved central finial, above a long drawer and lower cabinet section. View II
Archive III A William IV flame mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring twin arch glazed upper doors topped with a carved central finial, above a long drawer and lower cabinet section. View III
Archive IV A William IV flame mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring twin arch glazed upper doors topped with a carved central finial, above a long drawer and lower cabinet section. View IV
Archive V A William IV flame mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring twin arch glazed upper doors topped with a carved central finial, above a long drawer and lower cabinet section. View V
Archive VI A William IV flame mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring twin arch glazed upper doors topped with a carved central finial, above a long drawer and lower cabinet section. View VI
Archive VII A William IV flame mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring twin arch glazed upper doors topped with a carved central finial, above a long drawer and lower cabinet section. View VII
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A William IV flame mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring twin arch glazed upper doors topped with a carved central finial, above a long drawer and lower cabinet section.
William 4th secretaire bookcase
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A William IV flame mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring twin arch glazed upper doors topped with a carved central finial, above a long drawer and lower cabinet section.
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  • ObjectSecretaire Bookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleWilliam IV
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsPointed arch glazing, flame mahogany veneer, carved foliate frieze

This William IV secretaire bookcase uses warm brown flame mahogany with a glazed upper section, a drop-front secretaire drawer, and a lower cabinet base. The Gothic design incorporates twin pointed arch glazed upper doors, a carved central finial with a fleur-de-lis crest, a carved foliate frieze, two black turned pull handles on the secretaire drawer, panelled lower doors, and a recessed mirror kneehole above a plinth base. The interior holds shelves in the upper bookcase, alongside smaller drawers and pigeonholes within the secretaire drawer. The bookcase stands 244 cm high, 135 cm wide, and 53 cm deep. It fits well in a gentleman's library, study, or living room to store books and display decorative objects while providing a writing surface.

FAQs

A William IV secretaire bookcase originates from the 1830s, bridging Regency and early Victorian design. It typically combines a upper glazed cabinet for books with a pull-out or fall-front secretaire drawer fitted with small interior drawers and pigeonholes for writing.

Cabinetmakers during this era favoured rich flame mahogany veneers, solid oak or pine drawer linings, and hand-cut dovetail joinery. Accent details often featured carved foliate motifs, arch-top glazed doors, and turned wood handles.

Authentic 19th-century pieces display hand-sawing marks, hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers, and original glass panes showing subtle imperfections. The presence of secondary timber such as pine or oak inside the internal frame structure is also characteristic.

Position the unit against a neutral wall in a library, hallway, or formal living space to balance its visual mass. Curate the interior shelves with a combination of bound volumes, ceramics, and structural objects to create visual contrast.

Keep the item away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent veneer lifting or timber shrinkage. Clean the wooden surfaces periodically using a soft cotton cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish along the grain.
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