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George III Secretaire Bookcase with Astrgal Glazing and Brass Handles
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George III Secretaire Bookcase with Astrgal Glazing and Brass Handles

18th century
For Sale by M Cross Antiques
Description

Circa 1800, this wonderful secretaire bookcase features a moulded cornice, twin astragal-glazed upper doors, a pull-out, fall-front secretaire drawer with a fitted writing interior, and lower graduated drawers with original brass hardware.

A fine example, in lovely condition and having had a new baize fitted to the writing area. Age-related wear and tear as is to be expected. Please see images for further detail.

Physical Dimensions
Height
233cm (91.73")
Width
96cm (37.80")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

M Cross Antiques has dated this George III Secretaire Bookcase to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1242294
Dealers Internal Reference
891
Dealers Notes

Delivery within the UK mainland (excluding Devon, Cornwall, Scotland & Wales) is free of charge and will be completed by my own privately appointed courier. Please enquire with us for delivery costs if in Devon, Cornwall, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland.

Alternatively, buyer to collect.

Description
Circa 1800, this wonderful secretaire bookcase features a moulded cornice, twin astragal-glazed upper doors, a pull-out, fall-front secretaire drawer with a fitted writing interior, and lower graduated drawers with original brass hardware.

A fine example, in lovely condition and having had a new baize fitted to the writing area. Age-related wear and tear as is to be expected. Please see images for further detail.

Height
233cm (91.73")
Width
96cm (37.80")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

M Cross Antiques has dated this George III Secretaire Bookcase to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1242294
Dealers Internal Ref
891
M Cross Antiques
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We specialise in period furniture, decorative antiques and artwork.

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A George III mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring geometric astragal glazed upper doors above a lower chest of drawers with brass drop handles and bracket feet.
George III Secretaire Bookcase with Astrgal Glazing and Brass Handles
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  • ObjectSecretaire Bookcases
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsAstragal glazing, Bracket feet, Brass drop handles, Fitted interior drawers
  • SizeH 233 cm (92 in) x W 96 cm (38 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

FAQs

A George III secretaire bookcase is a British furniture design originating between 1760 and 1820. It combines a upper glazed cabinet for displaying books with a lower chest of drawers that includes a pull-out or drop-down writing desk.

These pieces typically feature solid mahogany and mahogany veneers over oak or pine carcass wood. Construction hallmarks include hand-cut dovetail joints, oak drawer linings, cast brass drop handles, and astragal glazing bars on the cabinet doors.

Authentic pieces exhibit signs of hand-craftsmanship, such as irregular hand-sawn wood cuts, period-correct brass hardware with original fixing marks, subtle shrinkage gaps in drawer bases, and original wavy glass in the door panes.

Place the bookcase in a study, dining space, or drawing room against a neutral backdrop to highlight the mahogany grain. Combine the display section with ceramic vessels or art volumes to balance historic architecture with modern decor.

Keep the piece away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent wood movement and veneer cracking. Clean glass panels with a lint-free cloth and apply high-grade beeswax polish annually to protect the original finish.
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