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Antique George III Inlaid Flame Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase C1815 19th C
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Antique George III Inlaid Flame Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase C1815 19th C

19th century
For Sale by Regent Antiques
Description

This is a beautiful high quality antique George III inlaid flame mahogany and satin wood crossbanded secretaire bookcase, circa 1815 in date.

The upper section with an arched pediment cornice flanked by turned finials, the pair of astragal glazed doors opening to adjustable shelves for displaying your best books.

The fall front drawer opens to reveal a well fitted secretaire with a green baize writing surface, six small drawers above pigeon holes and a pair of bookend slides, for storing letters and documents, flanking a small cupboard, over three long graduated drawers. The drawers are all fitted with oval brass Prince of Wales feathers handles.

Below the secretaire drawer there are three long graduated drawers, fitted with oval brass Prince of Wales feathers handles.

The bookcase has it's original locks, keys and handles and stands on it's original splayed bracket feet.

THE BOTANICAL NAME FOR THE MAHOGANY THAT THIS ITEM IS MADE OF IS SWIETENIA MACROPHYLLA AND THIS TYPE OF MAHOGANY IS NOT SUBJECT TO CITES REGULATION AND DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY RESTRICTED MATERIALS.

Condition:

In really excellent original condition having only been beautifully cleaned and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 250 cm x Width 127 cm x Depth 57 cm

Dimensions in inches:

Height 98 inches x Width 50 inches x Depth 22 inches

Flame Mahogany

Thomas Sheraton - 18th century furniture designer, once characterized mahogany as "best suited to furniture where strength is demanded as well as a wood that works up easily, has a beautiful figure and polishes so well that it is an ornament to any room in which it may be placed." Matching his words to his work, Sheraton designed much mahogany furniture. The qualities that impressed Sheraton are particularly evident in a distinctive pattern of wood called "flame mahogany."

The flame figure in the wood is revealed by slicing through the face of the branch at the point where it joins another element of the tree.

Our reference: A5388x

Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated this George III Secretaire Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
250cm (98.43")
Width
127cm (50.00")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1242821
Dealers Internal Reference
A5388x
Description
This is a beautiful high quality antique George III inlaid flame mahogany and satin wood crossbanded secretaire bookcase, circa 1815 in date.
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The upper section with an arched pediment cornice flanked by turned finials, the pair of astragal glazed doors opening to adjustable shelves for displaying your best books.
Regent Antiques
fig 1. An antique George III flame mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a shaped pediment, two upper astragal glazed doors, and a lower four-drawer chest base with brass ring handles.
fig 1. Antique George III Inlaid Flame Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase C1815 19th C

The fall front drawer opens to reveal a well fitted secretaire with a green baize writing surface, six small drawers above pigeon holes and a pair of bookend slides, for storing letters and documents, flanking a small cupboard, over three long graduated drawers. The drawers are all fitted with oval brass Prince of Wales feathers handles.

fig 2. An antique George III flame mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a shaped pediment, two upper astragal glazed doors, and a lower four-drawer chest base with brass ring handles.
fig 2. Antique George III Inlaid Flame Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase C1815 19th C

Below the secretaire drawer there are three long graduated drawers, fitted with oval brass Prince of Wales feathers handles.

The bookcase has it's original locks, keys and handles and stands on it's original splayed bracket feet.

fig 3. An antique George III flame mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a shaped pediment, two upper astragal glazed doors, and a lower four-drawer chest base with brass ring handles.
fig 3. Antique George III Inlaid Flame Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase C1815 19th C

THE BOTANICAL NAME FOR THE MAHOGANY THAT THIS ITEM IS MADE OF IS SWIETENIA MACROPHYLLA AND THIS TYPE OF MAHOGANY IS NOT SUBJECT TO CITES REGULATION AND DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY RESTRICTED MATERIALS.

Condition:

fig 4. An antique George III flame mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a shaped pediment, two upper astragal glazed doors, and a lower four-drawer chest base with brass ring handles.
fig 4. Antique George III Inlaid Flame Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase C1815 19th C

In really excellent original condition having only been beautifully cleaned and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 250 cm x Width 127 cm x Depth 57 cm

Dimensions in inches:

fig 5. An antique George III flame mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a shaped pediment, two upper astragal glazed doors, and a lower four-drawer chest base with brass ring handles.
fig 5. Antique George III Inlaid Flame Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase C1815 19th C

Height 98 inches x Width 50 inches x Depth 22 inches

Flame Mahogany

Thomas Sheraton - 18th century furniture designer, once characterized mahogany as "best suited to furniture where strength is demanded as well as a wood that works up easily, has a beautiful figure and polishes so well that it is an ornament to any room in which it may be placed." Matching his words to his work, Sheraton designed much mahogany furniture. The qualities that impressed Sheraton are particularly evident in a distinctive pattern of wood called "flame mahogany."

The flame figure in the wood is revealed by slicing through the face of the branch at the point where it joins another element of the tree.

Our reference: A5388x

Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated this George III Secretaire Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Height
250cm (98.43")
Width
127cm (50.00")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1242821
Dealers Internal Ref
A5388x
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We specialise in english and continental furniture, silver, porcelain and decorative items.

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Archive I An antique George III flame mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a shaped pediment, two upper astragal glazed doors, and a lower four-drawer chest base with brass ring handles.

Antique George III Inlaid Flame Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase C1815 19th C

Archive II An antique George III flame mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a shaped pediment, two upper astragal glazed doors, and a lower four-drawer chest base with brass ring handles. View II
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An antique George III flame mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a shaped pediment, two upper astragal glazed doors, and a lower four-drawer chest base with brass ring handles.
Antique George III Inlaid Flame Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase C1815 19th C
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An antique George III flame mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a shaped pediment, two upper astragal glazed doors, and a lower four-drawer chest base with brass ring handles.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSecretaire Bookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialFlame Mahogany, Satinwood, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Mahogany Brown
  • MotifsAstragal glazing, Flame veneer ovals, Arched pediment, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 250 cm (98 in) x W 127 cm (50 in) x D 57 cm (22 in)

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Originating in 18th and early 19th-century Britain, a George III secretaire bookcase combines a pull-out or drop-front writing desk concealed within a chest of drawers below a double-door glazed bookcase upper section.

These cabinets were constructed from solid mahogany and flame mahogany veneers, often decorated with satinwood or boxwood stringing, featuring hand-cut dovetail joinery, blown glass panes, and brass drop handles.

Authentic pieces exhibit period construction techniques including hand-sawn timber back panels, hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, subtle irregularities in original glazed panes, and genuine historical wear along drawer runners.

A mahogany secretaire bookcase functions as a focal architectural piece in a study, drawing room, or expansive hallway, providing concealed desktop functionality alongside curated glass display space for literature and objects.

Position the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources to minimise timber movement, dust surfaces using a soft dry microfibre cloth, and apply a thin layer of natural beeswax polish annually to conserve the patinated finish.
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