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George IV Secretaire Cabinet Bookcase
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George IV Secretaire Cabinet Bookcase

19th century
Description

Circa 1830. A good George IV mahogany two door secretaire cabinet bookcase. The stylish moulded cornice with simple beaded frieze, the front two glazed doors with horizontal astragal bars and original glass, inside there are adjustable shelves. Carved corbels on the top and in the base, with a full-length drawer with cast brass lion mask heads, opens to reveal a well fitted secretaire drawer. Beneath this, two cupboards with flame mahogany doors, resting on an enclosed mahogany plinth.

Physical Dimensions
Height
230cm (90.55")
Width
114cm (44.88")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA999217
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30873
Description
Circa 1830. A good George IV mahogany two door secretaire cabinet bookcase.
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The stylish moulded cornice with simple beaded frieze, the front two glazed doors with horizontal astragal bars and original glass, inside there are adjustable shelves.
Georgian Antiques

Carved corbels on the top and in the base, with a full-length drawer with cast brass lion mask heads, opens to reveal a well fitted secretaire drawer. Beneath this, two cupboards with flame mahogany doors, resting on an enclosed mahogany plinth.

Height
230cm (90.55")
Width
114cm (44.88")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA999217
Dealers Internal Ref
30873
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Archive I A George IV mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a glazed upper display section, a deep secretaire writing drawer with lion mask handles, and a two-door base cupboard.

George IV Secretaire Cabinet Bookcase

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A George IV mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a glazed upper display section, a deep secretaire writing drawer with lion mask handles, and a two-door base cupboard.
George IV Secretaire Cabinet Bookcase
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A George IV secretaire bookcase is a British storage furniture piece produced between 1820 and 1830, characterized by an upper glazed cabinet for books, a drop-front writing drawer containing small compartments, and a lower cupboard base.

These cabinets were predominantly constructed using solid mahogany or mahogany veneers, with secondary woods such as pine or oak for drawer linings. Hardware typically consisted of cast brass handles, often featuring lion mask or ring pull designs.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-planed secondary timbers, hand-blown glass panes, and original brass locks and mortises. Natural wood shrinkage across grain boundaries and historic wear on drawer runners are also key identifiers.

Position the piece against a neutral backdrop to highlight the dark mahogany tones, and mix modern decorative objects or contemporary art alongside traditional books on the interior shelves.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent drying and fading. Wax the surfaces periodically with a natural beeswax polish and clean glass panes using a dry microfiber cloth.
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