Lincoln Restorations has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
A Fine quality large Secretaire bookcase in an amazing original condition.
This simple yet elegant bookcase Secretaire is in an outstanding condition featuring its original beautiful original lightly faded french polished finish and mahogany colour.
From the top down the bookcase has a shaped and carved top pediment on top of a moulded cornice. The top pediment is removable via screws if required for height purposes. The bookcase has 3 infinitely adjustable mahogany lipped shelves with moulded and polished fronts which goes behind the 2 large doors. These doors feature figured mahogany grain and are framed with a raised moulded beeding in front of the unusual brass wire twist mesh which is original to this piece. The bookcase cupboard may have originally came with a silk or velvet material behind the brass wire mesh however we feel it looks stunning as it is.
The Secretaire cupboard has its original 2 solid brass dropper handles to open the fitted desk drawer. Opening the Secretaire drawer reveals a recently re-covered green baize writing surface, 7 drawers with 2 turned knobs per drawer and 5 pigeon holes. The drawers and shaped pediment over the top of the pigeon holes are veneered in Birds-eye Maple and is contrasted by the frame which is veneered in Rosewood. The Secretaire drawer opens smoothly, latches effortlessly on the 2 button latches either side and has no movement, wear or play. The writing surface is flat when opened and does not flex when used normally.
Underneath the Secretaire drawer are 2 fielded cross-banded Mahogany lockable doors which open to reveal a large centrally divided cupboard with removable shelves. All of the locks on this item are solid brass and original to the piece, they operate smoothly and the item is complete with its original key.
We have just lightly restored, carefully cleaned and waxed this Secretaire chest, maintaining its original patina whilst giving a lovely natural sheen.
Please note; This item is in fantastic condition for its age as shown by the photographs below. Being an antique item of this age there are obviously marks, scratches and dents, however, we feel that these points are which adds to its charm and character to a piece.
Also note; this item is very tall so please check the sizes to make sure it can be placed in the desired location, the item separates into 2 pieces for transport.
Dimensions
Overall height with pediment: 2455mm
Overall height without pediment: 2320mm
Overall Width: 1240mm
Overall depth: 565mm
Height of Secretaire cupboard top: 985mm
Height to underside of desktop: 680mm
Delivery
Private insured courier normally £60 for this item, enquire for accurate quote*
Lincoln Restorations has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
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Original Antique Victorian Mahogany Grand Secretaire Bookcase Cupboard C1880
