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    Located in Hollywood, SC
    English Chippendale mahogany fall front secretary with carved molded edge finial cornice, flanking upper case hinged glass doors revealing adjustable interior shelves, period brasses...
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    Antique 1780s English Chippendale Secretaires

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  • Bow Front Secretary / Bookcase in Teak
    Located in Berkeley, CA
    Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: Inquire For Dimensions Condition: In excellent original condition.
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    20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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  • 19C Irish Georgian Style Secretary Bookcase
    Located in Dallas, TX
    PRESENTING a STUNNING 19C 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 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...
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    Antique Mid-19th Century Irish George III Bookcases

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    Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood

  • George II Walnut Slant Front Bureau Bookcase / Secretary
    Located in Woodbury, CT
    George II walnut and walnut burl slant front bureau bookcase / secretary with original hand beveled mirrored doors on bracket feet. Upper cabinet with candle slides conceals book she...
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    Antique 18th Century British George II Secretaires

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  • Antique English Walnut Glass-Front Secretary Bookcase, Circa 1880-1890
    Located in New Orleans, LA
    Antique English walnut glass-front secretary bookcase, circa 1880-1890.
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    Antique Late 19th Century English Bookcases

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    Glass, Walnut

  • Antique English Golden Oak Slant Front Secretary Bookcase, Circa 1880
    Located in New Orleans, LA
    Antique English golden oak slant front secretary bookcase, circa 1880.
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    Antique Late 19th Century English Secretaires

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    Oak

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