Antique Secretaire Cabinet, English, Chest Of Drawers, Bureau, Desk, Georgian
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About this item
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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Maker : Sheraton revival
Condition : Presented in very good antique condition.
Origin : British, English
Manufacture Date : c.1800
Additional Information
18.7712 (AB-102666)
W: 108cm (42.5")H: 110.5cm (43.5")D: 52cm (20.5")
19th Century, Georgian (1714 to 1837)
British
Hele, United Kingdom
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