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George III Inlaid Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase in Pristine Original Condition
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George III Inlaid Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase in Pristine Original Condition

18th century
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Circa 1790. George III Inlaid mahogany secretaire bookcase in original condition. Surmounted by a moulded and dentil cornice, the glazed upper bookcase section with boxwood-inlaid, shaped bars and opening to three moulded-front adjustable bookshelves. The base in beautiful figured Spanish mahogany with secretaire drawer with pigeonholes, cupboards and inlaid drawers and a green baize writing surface above three long drawers all with original locks and cast brass loop handles above a shaped inlaid skirt and bracket feet.

Physical Dimensions
Height
230cm (90.55")
Width
109cm (42.91")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
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Georgian Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase to the 18th Century.

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SA999197
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Circa 1790. George III Inlaid mahogany secretaire bookcase in original condition.
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Surmounted by a moulded and dentil cornice, the glazed upper bookcase section with boxwood-inlaid, shaped bars and opening to three moulded-front adjustable bookshelves.
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The base in beautiful figured Spanish mahogany with secretaire drawer with pigeonholes, cupboards and inlaid drawers and a green baize writing surface above three long drawers all with original locks and cast brass loop handles above a shaped inlaid skirt and bracket feet.

Height
230cm (90.55")
Width
109cm (42.91")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA999197
Dealers Internal Ref
30546
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A George III mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring Gothic astragal glazed upper doors above a lower chest of five drawers with brass swan-neck handles.
George III Inlaid Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase in Pristine Original Condition
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A George III mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring Gothic astragal glazed upper doors above a lower chest of five drawers with brass swan-neck handles.
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A George III secretaire bookcase is a late 18th-century piece of English furniture combining an upper glazed display cabinet with a lower chest of drawers that incorporates a pull-out or drop-front writing desk.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid mahogany or flame mahogany veneers over oak cores, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints, cast brass hardware, and individual glass panes held by timber glazing bars.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-cut dovetailing, original brass swan-neck or bail handles with minor casting irregularities, cockbeaded drawer edges, and thin, hand-blown glass panes in the doors.

Position the bookcase as a focal architectural piece in a library or living area, pairing rich timber tones with neutral wall colours, contemporary lighting, and curated ceramic display items.

Dust regularly with a dry, lint-free cloth and apply beeswax polish once or twice per year, keeping the wood away from direct sunlight, central heating radiators, and damp conditions.
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