Mahogany Two-Door Secretaire Bookcase

Mahogany bookcase, having ogee moulded cornice above a pair of glazed doors enclosing four adjustable shelves, the base having two short draws with carved wooden handles above two sh...

Empire wardrobe, the projecting removable cornice with brass decoration flanked by turned finials. Above two large beeveled mirror doors opening to reveal large hanging area. FLanked...

"American Victorian (2nd Quarter 19th Century) plum-pudding mahogany secretaire-bookcase with arched pediment above grilled doors and a maple veneer...

A fine English mid-18th century mahogany secretaire / secretary / bookcase / china cabinet. Of lovely, deep, rich color, patina and quality. George III-period, circa 1760. The bold, detachable, swan-neck pediment carved with 'Gothic' open fretwork, spiral rosettes and a dentil cornice. The pediment is centred by a small platform below which is a fluted panel. The bookcase / china cabinet section with two, thirteen-pane glazed doors, with three original adjustable shelves with applied beadings for the display of china etc. The base with a pull-out writing section fitted with small drawers, two of which have secret releases. These secret drawers are faced with blind-fret 'Gothic' tracery, and centred by a carved, shaped arch. The base with three cock-beaded drawers, and raised on its original bracket feet which are faced with blind fret. This fine, sophisticated and well-proportioned example of a secretaire / secretary / cabinet / desk / bookcase is remarkable for having survived in its original state including all swan-neck handles and locks. Of superb quality, color, patination, and well figured throughout. With mahogany drawer linings: further confirmation of its superlative quality. Measures: 42" wide (107 cm) 23" deep 58.5 cm) 95" high (241 cm) - without cartouche. A related antique bureau cabinet...