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Unusual Victorian Gillows Walnut Secretaire Cabinet
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Unusual Victorian Gillows Walnut Secretaire Cabinet

19th century
Sold 18 March 2025 · Driscolls Antiques Ltd
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Unusual Victorian Gillows Walnut Secretaire Cabinet

This very unusual late 19th century Victorian Walnut Secretaire Cabinet is by the renowned cabinet makers, Gillows and dates from ca. 1880 with arts and crafts influences. It has a moulded cornice above an open section for books and cupboard door. This sits above six small stationary drawers and mirrored back. The top has a moulded edge above a deep kneehole and two set back, cupboard doors along with side turned supports. It has the original decorative brass handles, hinges and the piece splits into three sections for removal. This fine Victorian cabinet comes with wonderful genuine charm, character and the walnut has aged to a warm shade with a striking grain, good patina, is in very good condition and has been beautifully cleaned using a traditional form of furniture wax finishing.

Approximate Dimensions are:

Height: 161 cm / 63.5 inches

Width: 117 cm / 46 inches

Depth: 56 cm / 22 inches

Ref No: 08465

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Date of Manufacture

Driscolls Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Walnut Secretaire Cabinet to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
161cm (63.39")
Width
117cm (46.06")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA947841
Dealers Internal Reference
08465
Description
Unusual Victorian Gillows Walnut Secretaire Cabinet
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This very unusual late 19th century Victorian Walnut Secretaire Cabinet is by the renowned cabinet makers, Gillows and dates from ca.
Driscolls Antiques Ltd

1880 with arts and crafts influences. It has a moulded cornice above an open section for books and cupboard door. This sits above six small stationary drawers and mirrored back. The top has a moulded edge above a deep kneehole and two set back, cupboard doors along with side turned supports. It has the original decorative brass handles, hinges and the piece splits into three sections for removal. This fine Victorian cabinet comes with wonderful genuine charm, character and the walnut has aged to a warm shade with a striking grain, good patina, is in very good condition and has been beautifully cleaned using a traditional form of furniture wax finishing.

fig 1. An antique Victorian walnut secretaire cabinet featuring multiple small drawers, a central mirror, enclosed shelving, and turned legs.
fig 1. Unusual Victorian Gillows Walnut Secretaire Cabinet

Approximate Dimensions are:

Height: 161 cm / 63.5 inches

Width: 117 cm / 46 inches

Depth: 56 cm / 22 inches

Ref No: 08465

Standard One Man Delivery £85 + VAT within mainland England, Scotland and Wales

Two man assembled delivery – Quote upon Request

fig 2. An antique Victorian walnut secretaire cabinet featuring multiple small drawers, a central mirror, enclosed shelving, and turned legs.
fig 2. Unusual Victorian Gillows Walnut Secretaire Cabinet

Our antiques come with a 28 day money back guarantee, see terms & conditions.

Overseas Insured Door to Door Shipments – Quote upon Request

Driscolls Antiques Ltd (Antiques World) has a huge Antique Furniture warehouse in Clitheroe, Lancashire.

fig 3. An antique Victorian walnut secretaire cabinet featuring multiple small drawers, a central mirror, enclosed shelving, and turned legs.
fig 3. Unusual Victorian Gillows Walnut Secretaire Cabinet

Our opening Times -

Monday – 10am – 5pm

Tuesday – Closed (We can open via appointment)

Wednesday to Saturday – 10am – 5pm

Sunday – Closed

Closed Bank Holidays

We also display lots more antiques on our website antiquesworld.co.uk

Date of Manufacture

Driscolls Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Walnut Secretaire Cabinet to the Victorian era.

Height
161cm (63.39")
Width
117cm (46.06")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA947841
Dealers Internal Ref
08465
Driscolls Antiques Ltd
Driscolls Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2004

High quality british antique furniture

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Driscolls Antiques Ltd

Driscolls Antiques Ltd

Telephone 01200 425 443
Location
Unit 6
Deanfield Drive
Link 59 Business Park
Clitheroe
Lancashire
BB7 1QJ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/driscollsantiques
Verified Since Jan 2004
Items For Sale 111
Items Sold 3,800
Driscolls Antiques Ltd
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Location: Unit 6, Deanfield Drive, Link 59 Business Park, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1QJ, United Kingdom
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An antique Victorian walnut secretaire cabinet featuring multiple small drawers, a central mirror, enclosed shelving, and turned legs.
Unusual Victorian Gillows Walnut Secretaire Cabinet
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An antique Victorian walnut secretaire cabinet featuring multiple small drawers, a central mirror, enclosed shelving, and turned legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDesks & Secretaires
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned legs, Panelled doors, Fitted interior drawers, Brass drop handles
  • SizeH 161 cm (63 in) x W 117 cm (46 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

FAQs

Victorian secretaire cabinets evolved during the 19th century as multi-functional furniture pieces designed to combine enclosed storage, shelving, and a fold-down or pull-out writing surface for domestic correspondence and administration.

These cabinets were typically constructed using solid timbers and veneers such as walnut, mahogany, or oak, featuring traditional joinery like dovetail drawers, brass hardware, and hand-turned structural elements.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-correct construction markers such as hand-cut dovetailing in the drawer boxes, natural timber shrinkage, patination consistent with age, and period-specific brass locks and handles.

Such cabinets work effectively as focal points in studies or living spaces, paired with minimalist contemporary seating to highlight the rich wood grain and historical craftsmanship against neutral backdrops.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels away from direct sunlight and heat sources, periodically applying quality beeswax, and dusting gently with a soft, dry cloth to protect the timber polish.
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