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Early 19th Century Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase
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Early 19th Century Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

19th century
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A handsome early 19th-century inlaid mahogany secretaire bookcase, presented in excellent antique condition and complete with working keys and original glass ink wells. The upper section is surmounted by a graceful broken swan-neck pediment above astragal-glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves. Below, the fall-front secretaire drawer opens to a fitted interior with drawers, pigeonholes, and a leather-lined writing surface, above two long graduated drawers with lion's mask ring handles. Raised on bracket feet and boasting a rich, mellow patina, this elegant piece combines display, storage, and writing functionality in one refined design.

Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
225cm (88.58")
Width
109cm (42.91")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Reference Numbers
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SA1243376
Dealers Internal Reference
SAI4330
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Description
A handsome early 19th-century inlaid mahogany secretaire bookcase, presented in excellent antique condition and complete with working keys and original glass ink wells.
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The upper section is surmounted by a graceful broken swan-neck pediment above astragal-glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves.
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

Below, the fall-front secretaire drawer opens to a fitted interior with drawers, pigeonholes, and a leather-lined writing surface, above two long graduated drawers with lion's mask ring handles. Raised on bracket feet and boasting a rich, mellow patina, this elegant piece combines display, storage, and writing functionality in one refined design.

Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Height
225cm (88.58")
Width
109cm (42.91")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1243376
Dealers Internal Ref
SAI4330
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

A family run business , second generation of antique dealers est 1977 with 3 warehouses over 6000 sq ft

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Archive I An early nineteenth-century mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a swan-neck pediment, astragal glazed upper doors, and a lower chest of drawers with brass lion-head handles.

Early 19th Century Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

Archive II An early nineteenth-century mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a swan-neck pediment, astragal glazed upper doors, and a lower chest of drawers with brass lion-head handles. View II
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Archive IX An early nineteenth-century mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a swan-neck pediment, astragal glazed upper doors, and a lower chest of drawers with brass lion-head handles. View IX
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An early nineteenth-century mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a swan-neck pediment, astragal glazed upper doors, and a lower chest of drawers with brass lion-head handles.
Early 19th Century Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase
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  • ObjectSecretaire Bookcase
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGrand Regency
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSwan-neck pediment, Astragal glazing bars, Lion mask ring handles, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 225 cm (89 in) x W 109 cm (43 in) x D 57 cm (22 in)

This early 19th-century Grand Regency secretaire bookcase uses rich mahogany timber finished with a warm brown colour and a mellow patina. The top of the piece holds a swan-neck pediment over glazed upper doors fitted with delicate astragal glazing bars and working keys. Below the upper display area sits a lower section containing a fall-front secretaire drawer with glass ink wells, three graduated drawers with brass lion-mask ring handles, and bracket feet supporting the frame. The overall dimensions measure 225 cm high by 109 cm wide by 57 cm deep. In a modern home, this practical furniture piece works well in a study, library, or living room to provide combined display shelves, concealed storage space, and a dedicated writing surface. The interior configuration houses pigeonholes and drawers alongside the leather-lined writing surface behind the fall-front drawer, while the adjustable shelves behind the glazed doors accommodate a large collection of books or decorative objects.

FAQs

A secretaire bookcase is a dual-purpose piece of cabinet furniture originating in the eighteenth century that combines an upper glazed bookcase with a lower chest containing a pull-out or drop-front writing desk.

These cabinets were typically constructed using timbers such as mahogany or oak, featuring hand-drawn glass panels, astragal glazing bars, and cast brass hardware such as lion mask handles or ring pulls.

Authentic period examples display hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawers, original brass locks, subtle irregularities in hand-blown glass, and hand-sawn secondary timbers on the cabinet backs.

A secretaire bookcase serves as a functional focal point in a home office, library, or living space, providing modern storage and a compact desk surface while displaying books or decorative objects behind glass.

Mahogany should be kept away from direct heat sources and intense sunlight to avoid timber movement and bleaching. Dust surfaces regularly with a soft cloth and apply beeswax annually to preserve the finish.
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