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Scottish Yew Secretaire Desk
For sale by Baggott & Co.
for sale €7,956     $8,636
£6,800
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Scottish Yew Secretaire Desk

19th century
For Sale by Baggott & Co.
Description

An imposing Regency secretaire, veneered with yew and burr yew, mahogany banding and boxwood stringing. Arranged with five graduated drawers below a frieze that conceals two shallow secret drawers, the top two drawers open as one to a secretaire interior, fitted with pigeon holes and drawers. All flanked by quatrefoil gothic style columns with ebonised capitals and plinths. Stands upon splay feet united by a serpentine frieze.

Scottish, circa 1810 - 1830

Physical Dimensions
Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
112cm (44.09")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

Baggott & Co. has dated this Scottish Yew Secretaire Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA776345
Dealers Internal Reference
BA7789
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England:

Huntsman’s Yard, Sheep Street, Stow on the Wold, GL54 1AA

01451 830 370

Scotland:

Keepers House, Auchencairn, Castle Douglas, DG7 1QZ

07881 823 369

Description
An imposing Regency secretaire, veneered with yew and burr yew, mahogany banding and boxwood stringing.
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Arranged with five graduated drawers below a frieze that conceals two shallow secret drawers, the top two drawers open as one to a secretaire interior, fitted with pigeon holes and drawers.
Baggott & Co.

All flanked by quatrefoil gothic style columns with ebonised capitals and plinths. Stands upon splay feet united by a serpentine frieze.

Scottish, circa 1810 - 1830

Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
112cm (44.09")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Baggott & Co. has dated this Scottish Yew Secretaire Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA776345
Dealers Internal Ref
BA7789
Baggott & Co.
Baggott & Co.
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2019

Dealers in antiques and decorative interiors based in the cotswolds and scotland

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A Scottish yew wood secretaire desk featuring an open fall-front writing surface, fitted internal compartments, lower drawers, and flanked by turned side columns.
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Archive I A Scottish yew wood secretaire desk featuring an open fall-front writing surface, fitted internal compartments, lower drawers, and flanked by turned side columns.

Scottish Yew Secretaire Desk

Archive II A Scottish yew wood secretaire desk featuring an open fall-front writing surface, fitted internal compartments, lower drawers, and flanked by turned side columns. View II
Archive III A Scottish yew wood secretaire desk featuring an open fall-front writing surface, fitted internal compartments, lower drawers, and flanked by turned side columns. View III
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Baggott & Co.

Baggott & Co.
Telephone 07881 823 369
Location
Two locations:

Huntsmans Yard
Sheep Street
Stow-on-the-Wold
Gloucestershire
GL54 1AA

The Keepers House
Auchencairn
Castle Douglas
DG7 1QZ

United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/leslieandbaggott
Verified Since Feb 2019
Items For Sale 267
Items Sold 8
Baggott & Co.
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Location: Two locations:, , Huntsmans Yard, Sheep Street, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, GL54 1AA, , The Keepers House, Auchencairn, Castle Douglas, DG7 1QZ, , United Kingdom
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A Scottish yew wood secretaire desk featuring an open fall-front writing surface, fitted internal compartments, lower drawers, and flanked by turned side columns.
Scottish yew secretaire desk
Ref: SA776345
A Scottish yew wood secretaire desk featuring an open fall-front writing surface, fitted internal compartments, lower drawers, and flanked by turned side columns.
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  • ObjectDesks & Bureaux
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialYew Wood, Brass, Bone, Oak
  • ColourDark Amber Brown
  • MotifsDrop-front writing slope, Turned side columns, Inlaid geometric stringing, Bone drawer pulls
  • SizeH 122 cm (48 in) x W 112 cm (44 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

This 19th Century Scottish Regency secretaire desk is fashioned from dark amber brown yew wood, burr yew, mahogany banding, and boxwood stringing, accented with bone drawer pulls and brass hardware. The imposing form stands 122 cm high, 112 cm wide, and 56 cm deep, resting upon splay feet united by a serpentine frieze. The piece is arranged with five graduated drawers below a drop-front writing slope that opens to reveal internal compartments, small drawers, pigeon holes, and a central cabinet door with inlaid geometric stringing, all flanked by turned side columns with ebonised capitals and plinths, plus quatrefoil gothic style motifs at the frieze corners. Today, this substantial item serves as a functional workspace in a study, home office, or gentleman's library. The fall-front surface pulls down to provide a dedicated writing area, while the lower chest drawers offer practical storage for household paperwork, stationery, or books. The compact internal drawers feature tiny round white pulls, and the exterior brass key escutcheons and round drawer knobs complete the hardware detailing. It integrates naturally into traditional or period-inspired interiors.

FAQs

A secretaire, or secretary desk, is a drop-front writing cabinet featuring a hinged fall-front panel that opens to reveal a fitted interior of small drawers and pigeonholes positioned above a chest of drawers.

Traditional pieces often feature native timber such as yew wood, mahogany, or walnut veneers, reinforced with brass hardware, bone or ivory drawer pulls, and oak or pine internal linings.

Authentic examples exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-planed timber surfaces, original cast brass handles, natural grain variations, and operational wear around the fall-front hinges and internal locks.

Position the piece as a focal point in a home office or living room, styled open to display fine stationery accessories, or closed to function as a compact storage unit.

Maintain the polished surface by dusting with a dry microfibre cloth, applying a high-quality beeswax polish twice yearly, and positioning the piece away from direct sunlight or severe humidity changes.
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