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19C Large Irish Georgian Style Secretary Bookcase

$22,000

£16,430.55

€19,065.20

CA$30,470.15

A$34,156.80

CHF 17,812

MX$418,678.99

NOK 225,707.92

SEK 214,587.62

DKK 142,251.11

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PRESENTING a STUNNING 19C Large Irish Georgian Style Secretary Bookcase. From circa 1850-60 and most definitely, “IRISH”. Made of gorgeous flamed Cuban mahogany which would have been imported from the British Colonies at the end of the 18th Century and early 19th Century. This piece of is of IMPRESSIVE PROPORTIONS. It is a real STATEMENT piece and of EXTREMELY HIGH QUALITY. It has a very ‘Regency Style’ pelmet or crown with egg and dart moldings under a very straight line crown. The top section consists of a 4 door bookcase, each with 3 shelving areas. It appears to retain it’s original glass, but it could likewise have been replaced at some time during it’s long life, as it is very rare to find pieces that have not suffered breakages over 150+ years. Each bookcase door still retains the original moldings to the front with a star shape above and below a central circular viewing panel. Each section is separated by a carved and fluted roman column/pillar. The bookcase section rests on top of the base, which consists of a beautiful central secretaire desk accessed by drop down front with working lock and key and rests on 2 pull out rests on either side. The secretary portion has a central tabernacle, with an inlaid oval satinwood medallion above another scallop shell drawer. It has 6 smaller drawers and 8 cubbies. The 2 pillars on either side of the central tabernacle are secret drawers and pull out. The curved crowns above the cubbies on either side are likewise secret drawers and pull out. Either side of the secretary there are 2 drawers (4 total) with a press or cupboard underneath. Under the secretary there are 4 large central drawers. The brasses and hardware are all original to the piece (save 2 extra hinges that have been attached to the drop down secretary to give it more support and stability. Again, each section is separated by a turned and fluted column/pillar which replicates the 2 side pillars to the central tabernacle of the secretary. The piece sits on 8 curved feet. This was an extremely high quality piece when made. This is also supported by the fact that the secondary woods are also mahogany and not pine or oak for slightly lesser quality pieces of the era. This piece is specifically identifiable as an Irish Georgian Style piece by virtue of the scallop shell moldings on the base side presses (see photos). Irish Georgian furniture makers wanted to identify their pieces as being ‘Irish’ as opposed to ‘British’ and adopted the ‘scallop shell’ as their specific signature or motif. They used this motif or signature throughout the 18th Century on everything from tables, chairs, chests, secretaires, etc. Once you get into the Regency/Sheraton Era’s the ‘signature’ seems to disappear and pieces are almost impossible to identify as being specifically Irish unless marked or signed with the makers name or label. Provenance: From a Private Dallas Collection but originally purchased in the UK and shipped to Dallas in the 1980’s. Condition: Very good original condition. The only real restoration work appears to be the addition of 2 additional hinges to the drop down desk portion of the secretary, but this adds stability to the piece and in our opinion does not in any way detract from the beauty and originality of the piece. Dimensions: 87 inches Tall, 84.75 inches Wide and 20.75 inches Deep (29.25 inches Deep with Secretary Desk open) The Base Portion is 40.5 inches Tall, 84.75 inches Wide and 20.75 inches Deep (29.25 inches Deep with Secretary Desk open). The Bookshelf & Crown Portion is 46.5 inches Tall, 81 inches Wide and 14 inches Deep at the central section.

Dimensions:

Height: 87 in (220.98 cm)Width: 84.75 in (215.27 cm)Depth: 20.75 in (52.71 cm)

Style:

George III (In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Glass,Mahogany,Satinwood,Hand-Crafted,Inlay

Place of Origin:

Ireland, Republic of

Period:

Mid-19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1850-60

Condition:

Repaired: Replacement/Additional Hinges on the drop down secretary front. Wear consistent with age and use. Very Good. See full listing for more detail.

Seller Location:

Dallas, TX

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU3978116530782

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