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Fine 18th Century Mahogany Secretaire Cabinet
Holmes Antiques
for sale €9,945     $10,795
£8,500

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Fine 18th Century Mahogany Secretaire Cabinet

18th century
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A magnificent and rare 18th Century George II Parcel Gilt Secretaire Cabinet of wonderful colour, in the manner of Giles Grendey. This superbly made piece of English furniture has a concave shaped and carved gilt wood break front cornice above two shaped doors with fine foliate gilt wood carving bordering the fielded panels. Interestingly the single wide candle slide on this piece can be seen on London made pieces by Old & Ody and is a relatively rare feature. The base mould is boldly carved with egg & dart gilt wood decoration and the ogee feet are swept outwards. The interior of the cabinet is fitted with many drawers of varying sizes retaining the original ring drop handles. The secretaire drawer fitted with finely made pigeon holes and drawers retaining the original brass knobs. The locks and hinges are original, the exterior handles are later replacements.

This is fine piece of English Country House Furniture in wonderful condition, probably London made by one of a group of makers from the St Pauls Churchyard area.

Similar examples to this can be seen in the book:

Marked London Furniture 1700 -1840 by Christofer Gilbert.

Provenance, Previously in a North Yorkshire manor house. Circa 1745.

Physical Dimensions
Height
206cm (81.10")
Width
100cm (39.37")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Declaration

Holmes Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Secretaire Cabinet to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA986739
Dealers Notes

Holmes Antiques was established in 1932

We are a family business with a shop on Haworth Main Street in West Yorkshire.

We specialise in early English furniture

With the emphasis on quality, originality, colour and surface.

David Holmes has developed a reputation in the antique trade as one of the country's leading experts on early English Oak, Walnut and Mahogany furniture.

Christian Holmes is the 4th generation of the family to deal in Antique furniture

www.holmesantiques.co.uk

Description
A magnificent and rare 18th Century George II Parcel Gilt Secretaire Cabinet of wonderful colour, in the manner of Giles Grendey.
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This superbly made piece of English furniture has a concave shaped and carved gilt wood break front cornice above two shaped doors with fine foliate gilt wood carving bordering the fielded panels.
Holmes Antiques

Interestingly the single wide candle slide on this piece can be seen on London made pieces by Old & Ody and is a relatively rare feature. The base mould is boldly carved with egg & dart gilt wood decoration and the ogee feet are swept outwards. The interior of the cabinet is fitted with many drawers of varying sizes retaining the original ring drop handles. The secretaire drawer fitted with finely made pigeon holes and drawers retaining the original brass knobs. The locks and hinges are original, the exterior handles are later replacements.

fig 1. An 18th-century mahogany secretaire cabinet featuring twin upper doors with shaped gilded mouldings above an open fall-front desk with pigeonholes and three drawers on bracket feet.
fig 1. Fine 18th Century Mahogany Secretaire Cabinet

This is fine piece of English Country House Furniture in wonderful condition, probably London made by one of a group of makers from the St Pauls Churchyard area.

Similar examples to this can be seen in the book:

Marked London Furniture 1700 -1840 by Christofer Gilbert.

Provenance, Previously in a North Yorkshire manor house. Circa 1745.

Height
206cm (81.10")
Width
100cm (39.37")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

Holmes Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Secretaire Cabinet to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA986739
Holmes Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Leading experts on early english oak, walnut and mahogany furniture. Established in 1932.

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Archive I An 18th-century mahogany secretaire cabinet featuring twin upper doors with shaped gilded mouldings above an open fall-front desk with pigeonholes and three drawers on bracket feet.

Fine 18th Century Mahogany Secretaire Cabinet

Archive II An 18th-century mahogany secretaire cabinet featuring twin upper doors with shaped gilded mouldings above an open fall-front desk with pigeonholes and three drawers on bracket feet. View II
Archive III An 18th-century mahogany secretaire cabinet featuring twin upper doors with shaped gilded mouldings above an open fall-front desk with pigeonholes and three drawers on bracket feet. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century mahogany secretaire cabinet featuring twin upper doors with shaped gilded mouldings above an open fall-front desk with pigeonholes and three drawers on bracket feet. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century mahogany secretaire cabinet featuring twin upper doors with shaped gilded mouldings above an open fall-front desk with pigeonholes and three drawers on bracket feet. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century mahogany secretaire cabinet featuring twin upper doors with shaped gilded mouldings above an open fall-front desk with pigeonholes and three drawers on bracket feet. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century mahogany secretaire cabinet featuring twin upper doors with shaped gilded mouldings above an open fall-front desk with pigeonholes and three drawers on bracket feet. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century mahogany secretaire cabinet featuring twin upper doors with shaped gilded mouldings above an open fall-front desk with pigeonholes and three drawers on bracket feet. View VIII
Archive IX An 18th-century mahogany secretaire cabinet featuring twin upper doors with shaped gilded mouldings above an open fall-front desk with pigeonholes and three drawers on bracket feet. View IX
Archive X An 18th-century mahogany secretaire cabinet featuring twin upper doors with shaped gilded mouldings above an open fall-front desk with pigeonholes and three drawers on bracket feet. View X
Archive XI An 18th-century mahogany secretaire cabinet featuring twin upper doors with shaped gilded mouldings above an open fall-front desk with pigeonholes and three drawers on bracket feet. View XI
Archive XII An 18th-century mahogany secretaire cabinet featuring twin upper doors with shaped gilded mouldings above an open fall-front desk with pigeonholes and three drawers on bracket feet. View XII
Archive XIII An 18th-century mahogany secretaire cabinet featuring twin upper doors with shaped gilded mouldings above an open fall-front desk with pigeonholes and three drawers on bracket feet. View XIII
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Archive XVII An 18th-century mahogany secretaire cabinet featuring twin upper doors with shaped gilded mouldings above an open fall-front desk with pigeonholes and three drawers on bracket feet. View XVII
Archive XVIII An 18th-century mahogany secretaire cabinet featuring twin upper doors with shaped gilded mouldings above an open fall-front desk with pigeonholes and three drawers on bracket feet. View XVIII
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An 18th-century mahogany secretaire cabinet featuring twin upper doors with shaped gilded mouldings above an open fall-front desk with pigeonholes and three drawers on bracket feet.
Fine 18th Century Mahogany Secretaire Cabinet
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An 18th-century mahogany secretaire cabinet featuring twin upper doors with shaped gilded mouldings above an open fall-front desk with pigeonholes and three drawers on bracket feet.
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A secretaire cabinet from the 18th century is a dual-purpose piece of case furniture featuring an upper cupboard or bookcase section above a pull-out or fall-front desk drawer containing pigeonholes and small drawers, resting upon a chest of drawers.

Georgian cabinetmakers primarily used dense timber such as Cuban or West Indian mahogany for the primary structure, accented with brass hardware, oak or pine secondary drawer linings, and occasionally gilded detailing or leather writing surfaces.

Authentic 18th-century pieces display hand-cut dovetail joints, oak or pine secondary woods with hand-planed backs, original cast brass hardware with appropriate surface patination, and uneven wear consistent with period usage.

A secretaire cabinet serves as a functional focal point in a home office, drawing room, or hallway, offering concealed storage for contemporary electronics and documents while introducing historical warmth to modern schemes.

Maintain mahogany by dusting regularly with a soft lint-free cloth and applying beeswax annually to nourish the wood; keep the piece away from direct sunlight, central heating vents, and high humidity to prevent warping or timber shrinkage.
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