Circa 1800. A lovely mahogany secretaire bookcase offered in unbelievably good original condition.
Fantastic original colour, having a gadrooned edge under the top cornice, above a pair of astragal glazed doors with original working lock and key and brass closing strip. The doors are flanked either side by beautiful reeded side supports. There are 3 height adjustable shelves inside.
The top section sits on a chest base, with gadrooned top edge above 4 cockbeaded drawers of solid mahogany dovetailed construction, retaining original locks and handles. The top drawer is fitted with a secretaire consisting of 9 satinwood drawers and 5 pigeon holes. The front drops down to create a writing surface and slides forward to go over your knee.
A lovely piece of furniture, ready for use.
W 106.5cm/42" D 51.5cm/20.25" H 210.5cm/83"
Top interior W 96cm/37.75" D 26cm/10.5" H 103cm/40.5"
Base H 97.5cm/37.25" Writing surface H 72.5cm/28.5" Floor to underside of writing surface 70cm/27.5" D with secretaire open 93.5cm/36.75"
