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Victorian Walnut Secretaire Bookcase
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Victorian Walnut Secretaire Bookcase

19th century
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A superb solid walnut secretaire bookcase straight from the Aesthetic movement in design. The top section has wonderful strap hinges and every pane of glass has a bevelled edge (which is much more noticeable in the flesh). The base has two lower cupboard doors also with brass strap hinges and carved central panels which correspond with central panels which correspond with the secretaire drawer. It is complete with it's original tooled leather internally as well as six burr walnut veneered drawers and pen tray along with a pair of reproduction inkwells similar in design to the originals. The keys are all present with working locks and the whole is in great condition ready to use. The piece splits into two halves for easier transportation.

Physical Dimensions
Height
234cm (92.13")
Width
132cm (51.97")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

witchantiques.com has dated this Victorian Walnut Secretaire Bookcase to the 1890s.

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SA917203
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B-480
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Description
A superb solid walnut secretaire bookcase straight from the Aesthetic movement in design.
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The top section has wonderful strap hinges and every pane of glass has a bevelled edge (which is much more noticeable in the flesh).
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The base has two lower cupboard doors also with brass strap hinges and carved central panels which correspond with central panels which correspond with the secretaire drawer. It is complete with it's original tooled leather internally as well as six burr walnut veneered drawers and pen tray along with a pair of reproduction inkwells similar in design to the originals. The keys are all present with working locks and the whole is in great condition ready to use. The piece splits into two halves for easier transportation.

Height
234cm (92.13")
Width
132cm (51.97")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

witchantiques.com has dated this Victorian Walnut Secretaire Bookcase to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA917203
Dealers Internal Ref
B-480
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A tall Victorian walnut secretaire bookcase featuring a glazed upper display section, a drop-down desk compartment, and carved double doors at the base with decorative brass mounts.
Victorian Walnut Secretaire Bookcase
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A Victorian secretaire bookcase is a two-part furniture piece combining an upper glazed display cabinet with a lower cupboard or chest, featuring a drop-front writing drawer fitted with internal pigeonholes and small drawers.

These pieces were typically constructed from high-grade hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, often lined with pine or oak drawer linings, and fitted with brass hardware and glass panes.

Authentic 19th-century examples display hand-cut dovetail joints, original brass spandrels or hinges, natural movement in the glass panes, and secondary timber like oak or pine used inside the writing compartment.

Position the piece as a focal architectural element in a home office or living area, using the upper glazed section to display curated ceramics or books while utilizing the pull-down desk as a compact workstation.

Dust regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year, keeping the cabinet away from direct heat sources and dampness to prevent timber movement.
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