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LONDON FINE ANTIQUES

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Item Details

Our Stock # 18.7712

This is an antique secretaire cabinet. An English, mahogany chest of drawers with drop front writing desk, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800.

Gracefully concealed writing desk fit for a gentleman's bedroom, writer's study or morning room
Displays a desirable aged patina and in very good order
Select stocks shows fine grain interest throughout with superb colour
Arranged as three drawers beneath the drop front upper with push button mechanism

Attractive fitted interior a treat of satinwood and boxwood inlay
Central door decorated with oval shell motif guarding a pair of sliding trays within
Suite of small document drawers and gallery recesses, dressed with small brass pulls
Dressed with a quality baize, the generous writing surface a comfortable height of 77.5cm (30.5'')

Each drawer dressed with quality drop handles sitting upon decorated oval backplates
Inset brass lined locks to each drawer front — untested, keys absent
Dashing shaped lower apron in the manner of Sheraton
Standing upon four gently tapering straight bracket feet to each corner

This is a superb antique secretaire cabinet, of fine quality and attractive finish. Beautifully appointed writing interior of comfortable proportion a highlight of this example of Georgian furniture. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 108cm (42.5'')
Closed Depth: 52cm (20.5'')
Max Height: 110.5cm (43.5'')

Writing Surface Width: 101.5cm (40'')
Writing Surface Depth: 50cm (19.75'')
Writing Surface Height: 77.5cm (30.5'')

Baize Width: 88.5cm (34.75'')
Baize Depth: 37.5cm (14.75'')

Total depth of secretaire with desk fully extended: 101.5cm (40'')

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Our Ref: 18.7712
  • Period: c.1800
    • Price: £3,850.00
    • €4,575 Euro
    • $4,694 US Dollar
  • Location: Devon
    • Dimensions: H: 110.5cm (43.50in)
    • W: 108cm (42.52in)
    • D: 52cm (20.47in)