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Antique French Marble Top Mahogany Secretaire Abattant
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Antique French Marble Top Mahogany Secretaire Abattant

19th century
Sold 24 September 2025 · Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
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Fine Quality French Marble Top Mahogany Secretaire Abattant With Fine Quality Gilt Bronze Mounts

height 142cm x width 92cm x depth 37cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
142cm (55.91")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Declaration

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this Mahogany Secretaire Abattant to the 19th Century.

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SA1143925
Description
Fine Quality French Marble Top Mahogany Secretaire Abattant With Fine Quality Gilt Bronze Mounts

height 142cm x width 92cm x depth 37cm

Height
142cm (55.91")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Date of Manufacture

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this Mahogany Secretaire Abattant to the 19th Century.

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SA1143925
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
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Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2012
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Archive I An antique mahogany secretaire abattant featuring a marble top, gilt bronze mounts, a drop-down writing flap with a laurel wreath motif, and lower cabinet doors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique French Marble Top Mahogany Secretaire Abattant

Archive II An antique mahogany secretaire abattant featuring a marble top, gilt bronze mounts, a drop-down writing flap with a laurel wreath motif, and lower cabinet doors. View II
Archive III An antique mahogany secretaire abattant featuring a marble top, gilt bronze mounts, a drop-down writing flap with a laurel wreath motif, and lower cabinet doors. View III
Archive IV An antique mahogany secretaire abattant featuring a marble top, gilt bronze mounts, a drop-down writing flap with a laurel wreath motif, and lower cabinet doors. View IV
Archive V An antique mahogany secretaire abattant featuring a marble top, gilt bronze mounts, a drop-down writing flap with a laurel wreath motif, and lower cabinet doors. View V
Archive VI An antique mahogany secretaire abattant featuring a marble top, gilt bronze mounts, a drop-down writing flap with a laurel wreath motif, and lower cabinet doors. View VI
Archive VII An antique mahogany secretaire abattant featuring a marble top, gilt bronze mounts, a drop-down writing flap with a laurel wreath motif, and lower cabinet doors. View VII
Archive VIII An antique mahogany secretaire abattant featuring a marble top, gilt bronze mounts, a drop-down writing flap with a laurel wreath motif, and lower cabinet doors. View VIII
Archive IX An antique mahogany secretaire abattant featuring a marble top, gilt bronze mounts, a drop-down writing flap with a laurel wreath motif, and lower cabinet doors. View IX
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Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Telephone 01446 744271 or 07973 734452
Location
Unit 15
Palmers Vale Business Centre
Palmerston Road
Barry
Glamorgan
CF63 2XA
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/hawkinsbrothersantiques
Verified Since Oct 2012
Items For Sale 140
Items Sold 955
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
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Location: Unit 15, Palmers Vale Business Centre, Palmerston Road, Barry, Glamorgan, CF63 2XA, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/hawkinsbrothersantiques
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An antique mahogany secretaire abattant featuring a marble top, gilt bronze mounts, a drop-down writing flap with a laurel wreath motif, and lower cabinet doors.
Antique French Marble Top Mahogany Secretaire Abattant
Ref: SA1143925
An antique mahogany secretaire abattant featuring a marble top, gilt bronze mounts, a drop-down writing flap with a laurel wreath motif, and lower cabinet doors.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDesks & Secretaires
  • Period19th century
  • StyleEmpire
  • MaterialMahogany, Marble, Ormolu, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsDrop-front writing flap, Gilt bronze laurel wreath mount, Marble top surface, Fluted columnar pilasters
  • SizeH 142 cm (56 in) x W 92 cm (36 in) x D 37 cm (15 in)

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The secretaire abattant, or drop-front desk, gained prominence in France during the 18th and 19th centuries, evolving from earlier bureau designs to provide a vertical, space-saving writing surface with concealed compartments.

These pieces typically feature a solid wood carcase veneered in high-grade timbers such as mahogany or walnut, often topped with marble and accented with gilt bronze or brass mounts, dovetail joinery, and secondary woods like oak or pine.

Authenticity is assessed by examining hand-cut dovetails, timber shrinkage patterns, the presence of historical tool marks, hand-cast metal mounts, and the natural oxidisation of the wood finishes over time.

This piece works effectively as a focal point in a study or living area, pairing well with contemporary minimalist seating to create a balanced contrast between historical craftsmanship and modern simplicity.

Maintain stable indoor humidity levels away from direct sunlight and heat sources, clean surfaces gently with a dry, soft cloth, and periodically nourish the timber with traditional beeswax to preserve the finish.
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