Summary:
Item: Mahogany Secretaire Desk
Circa: 1835
Period: William IV
Provenance: England
Wood: Mahogany
External inset moulded drawer & door fronts
Original turned mahogany knobs
Hinged pullout secretaire desktop
Original brass desk lever lock (with key)
Six internal rosewood drawers
Five internal pigeon holes
Original green & gold tooled inset leather
Original brass hinged arm supports with locking mechanism
Hand-dovetailed mahogany drawer linings
Large cupboard section below
Internal cupboard shelf
Original plinth
Original pine backboards
Stunning original colour & patination
Excellent condition
Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
Free 14-day UK returns policy
Description:
This is a fine quality antique English William IV mahogany secretaire desk, constructed of mahogany, with a pull-out writing interior, circa 1835, in excellent original cond
...ition. The top drawer comprises a large pull-out section, designed with a recessed moulded front, retaining the original mahogany knobs. It slides out and folds down (by unlocking the original brass mechanism on the drawer linings) to reveal a compartmentalized desktop interior. The interior comprises of five pigeonholes, flanked by six small rosewood fronted drawers, all of which retain the original drawer knobs. The drawers are mahogany lined and hand-dovetailed, displaying fine craftmanship. The writing surface boasts the original dark green gold-tooled inset leather. The lower section of the mahogany secretaire desk comprises two large cupboard doors; with the same recessed moulded door design, flanked by acanthus leaf shaped spandrels positioned below the pull-out drawer and also above the block shaped plinth. The cupboard doors opn to reveal a spacious storage area, comprising an internal shelf. The doors retain their original working brass lever lock and original key.
Condition Report:
This is a fine quality antique English William IV mahogany secretaire desk, constructed of mahogany, with a comprehensive writing interior, circa 1835, in excellent original condition. Nominal old use marks to the top, corners and leading edges, but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The Secretaire desk retains its original drawer knobs, working locks, keys, inset leather, drawer linings, hinges and backboards. It is rare to see a piece of furniture of this quality in completely original condition. As the leather is original, there are age related old use marks to the leather surface. The Secretaire retains its original working brass locking mechanism. All drawers close flush to the frame and feature the original working locks (with a key). The mahogany secretaire desk stands on its original block plinth and incorporates the original backboards. The William IV secretaire has been cleaned and wax-polished in our work in our workshop. As it boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic mellow colour and patination; this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received.
Free UK Delivery*:
We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland; for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands.
International Buyers:
If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. The shipping quote provided is a global estimate only. The actual shipping cost will vary by country and postcode.
Please contact us on 01829 458 070 or 07960 738 212 to arrange a viewing. Alternatively, please email: info@yolagray.comInternal Reference: 79074
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA998937
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
Height is 90cm (35.4inches)Width is 91cm (35.8inches)Depth is 44.5cm (17.5inches)
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