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George IV Secretaire Cabinet Bookcase
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George IV Secretaire Cabinet Bookcase

19th century
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Circa 1830. A good George IV mahogany two door secretaire cabinet bookcase. The stylish moulded cornice with simple beaded frieze, the front two glazed doors with horizontal astragal bars and original glass, inside there are adjustable shelves. Carved corbels on the top and in the base, with a full-length drawer with case brass lion mask heads, opens to reveal a well fitted secretaire drawer. Beneath this, two cupboards with flame mahogany doors, resting on an enclosed mahogany plinth.

Physical Dimensions
Height
230cm (90.55")
Width
114cm (44.88")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this George IV Secretaire Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA881561
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30873
Description
Circa 1830. A good George IV mahogany two door secretaire cabinet bookcase.
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The stylish moulded cornice with simple beaded frieze, the front two glazed doors with horizontal astragal bars and original glass, inside there are adjustable shelves.
Georgian Antiques

Carved corbels on the top and in the base, with a full-length drawer with case brass lion mask heads, opens to reveal a well fitted secretaire drawer. Beneath this, two cupboards with flame mahogany doors, resting on an enclosed mahogany plinth.

Height
230cm (90.55")
Width
114cm (44.88")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this George IV Secretaire Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA881561
Dealers Internal Ref
30873
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Archive I A George IV flame mahogany secretaire cabinet bookcase featuring a glazed two-door upper section, a deep drawer with brass lion-head handles, and lower panelled cupboards.

George IV Secretaire Cabinet Bookcase

Archive II A George IV flame mahogany secretaire cabinet bookcase featuring a glazed two-door upper section, a deep drawer with brass lion-head handles, and lower panelled cupboards. View II
Archive III A George IV flame mahogany secretaire cabinet bookcase featuring a glazed two-door upper section, a deep drawer with brass lion-head handles, and lower panelled cupboards. View III
Archive IV A George IV flame mahogany secretaire cabinet bookcase featuring a glazed two-door upper section, a deep drawer with brass lion-head handles, and lower panelled cupboards. View IV
Archive V A George IV flame mahogany secretaire cabinet bookcase featuring a glazed two-door upper section, a deep drawer with brass lion-head handles, and lower panelled cupboards. View V
Archive VI A George IV flame mahogany secretaire cabinet bookcase featuring a glazed two-door upper section, a deep drawer with brass lion-head handles, and lower panelled cupboards. View VI
Archive VII A George IV flame mahogany secretaire cabinet bookcase featuring a glazed two-door upper section, a deep drawer with brass lion-head handles, and lower panelled cupboards. View VII
Archive VIII A George IV flame mahogany secretaire cabinet bookcase featuring a glazed two-door upper section, a deep drawer with brass lion-head handles, and lower panelled cupboards. View VIII
Archive IX A George IV flame mahogany secretaire cabinet bookcase featuring a glazed two-door upper section, a deep drawer with brass lion-head handles, and lower panelled cupboards. View IX
Archive X A George IV flame mahogany secretaire cabinet bookcase featuring a glazed two-door upper section, a deep drawer with brass lion-head handles, and lower panelled cupboards. View X
Archive XI A George IV flame mahogany secretaire cabinet bookcase featuring a glazed two-door upper section, a deep drawer with brass lion-head handles, and lower panelled cupboards. View XI
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A George IV flame mahogany secretaire cabinet bookcase featuring a glazed two-door upper section, a deep drawer with brass lion-head handles, and lower panelled cupboards.
George IV Secretaire Cabinet Bookcase
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A George IV flame mahogany secretaire cabinet bookcase featuring a glazed two-door upper section, a deep drawer with brass lion-head handles, and lower panelled cupboards.
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Produced between 1820 and 1830, George IV secretaire bookcases feature classical proportions, rich flame mahogany veneers, robust moulding, and functional dual-purpose designs combining upper glazed display shelves with a drop-front fitted writing drawer above lower cupboards.

Craftsmen predominantly utilised solid mahogany and high-grade mahogany veneers, often paired with oak or pine interior drawer linings, hand-blown float glass panels, and cast brass hardware such as lion-mask pull handles.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer linings, slight irregularities in hand-blown glass, original lock mechanisms, and natural wear or oxidation on the timber undersides and brass fittings.

Positioning dark mahogany furniture against light, modern plaster walls creates a balanced focal point, while curating the glazed shelves with a mixture of contemporary art books and modern ceramics softens the formal antique silhouette.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year, ensuring the piece is kept away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber movement and fading.
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