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C18th Walnut Secretaire Library Bookcase Cabinet
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for sale €3,452     $3,747
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C18th Walnut Secretaire Library Bookcase Cabinet

18th century
Description

An 18th century walnut secretaire cabinet, the lower section enclosed by four drawers, the secretaire drawer simply fitted, the lower drawer with marquetry starburst detail, the upper section enclosed by two mirror plate doors with candle slides, the interior simply fitted with drawers, pigeon holes and shelves beneath a moulded pediment

Measuring

105 cm wide

Physical Dimensions
Width
105cm (41.34")
Declaration

I M Chaney Antique Furniture has dated this Georgian Walnut Secretaire Bookcase to the 18th Century.

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SA1241312
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Delivery can easily be arranged for this item smaller items are generally sent free of charge to the uk, larger items can be sent via a courier, I keep this service as cheap as possible, the larger items are picked up and delivered to you within 7-10 days should you require a quicker delivery expect to pay at least double the normal cost.

If you are unhappy with any item I offer a full money back guarantee once the item is safely back in my possession and undamaged as a result of misuse. Please feel free to ring me with any queries you may have, I'm always happy to discuss anything to do with antiques !!

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Description
An 18th century walnut secretaire cabinet, the lower section enclosed by four drawers, the secretaire drawer simply fitted, the lower drawer with marquetry starburst detail, the upper section enclosed by two mirror plate doors with candle slides, the interior simply fitted with drawers, pigeon holes and shelves beneath a moulded pediment

Measuring

105 cm wide

Width
105cm (41.34")
Date of Manufacture

I M Chaney Antique Furniture has dated this Georgian Walnut Secretaire Bookcase to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1241312
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009
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An eighteenth-century walnut secretaire bookcase featuring a mirrored two-door upper section above four drawers with brass drop handles and a starburst inlay.
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Archive I An eighteenth-century walnut secretaire bookcase featuring a mirrored two-door upper section above four drawers with brass drop handles and a starburst inlay.

C18th Walnut Secretaire Library Bookcase Cabinet

Archive II An eighteenth-century walnut secretaire bookcase featuring a mirrored two-door upper section above four drawers with brass drop handles and a starburst inlay. View II
Archive III An eighteenth-century walnut secretaire bookcase featuring a mirrored two-door upper section above four drawers with brass drop handles and a starburst inlay. View III
Archive IV An eighteenth-century walnut secretaire bookcase featuring a mirrored two-door upper section above four drawers with brass drop handles and a starburst inlay. View IV
Archive V An eighteenth-century walnut secretaire bookcase featuring a mirrored two-door upper section above four drawers with brass drop handles and a starburst inlay. View V
Archive VI An eighteenth-century walnut secretaire bookcase featuring a mirrored two-door upper section above four drawers with brass drop handles and a starburst inlay. View VI
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I M Chaney Antique Furniture

I M Chaney Antique Furniture
Telephone 07739 084300
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Westbury Park
Bristol
BS6 7PT
United Kingdom
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An eighteenth-century walnut secretaire bookcase featuring a mirrored two-door upper section above four drawers with brass drop handles and a starburst inlay.
C18th Walnut Secretaire library bookcase cabinet
Ref: SA1241312
An eighteenth-century walnut secretaire bookcase featuring a mirrored two-door upper section above four drawers with brass drop handles and a starburst inlay.
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  • ObjectSecretaire Bookcases
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialWalnut, Burr Walnut, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSunburst inlay, Mirrored doors, Burr walnut veneer, Brass drop handles
  • SizeW 105 cm (41 in)

This eighteenth-century Georgian secretaire library bookcase cabinet utilizes walnut, burr walnut, glass, and brass materials in a warm brown colour with a figured burr veneer finish. The upper section contains a moulded pediment above two mirror plate doors with arched tops, incorporating candle slides and interior shelves, drawers, and pigeon holes. The lower section consists of four graduated drawers featuring brass drop handles, keyhole escutcheons, a simply fitted secretaire drawer, and marquetry starburst inlay on the bottom drawer, all raised on bracket feet. Measuring 105 cm wide, the cabinet is suitable for display and storage in a study or living space.

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A Georgian secretaire bookcase typically features a two-part architectural design, combining an upper cabinet fitted with mirrored or glazed doors and a lower chest containing a concealed drop-front or pull-out writing surface alongside multiple drawers.

Cabinet makers utilised solid oak or pine for internal frames, applying highly figured walnut and burr walnut veneers to external surfaces, often accentuating edges with crossgrain mouldings, feather-banding, and cast brass hardware.

Authentic period pieces display hand-cut dovetail joints, oak or pine secondary drawer linings, hand-blown or mercury-backed glass, and evidence of historical wear consistent with hand-sawing and hand-planing techniques.

Position the piece as an anchor in a study, library, or drawing room, balancing its dark wood tones against contemporary wall colours, neutral upholstery, and minimal modern accessories.

Dust surfaces regularly with a clean, dry microfibre cloth, apply high-grade beeswax sparingly once or twice a year, and maintain steady humidity levels away from direct heat sources and sunlight.
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