Antique Author's Chest, English, Secretaire Cabinet, Glazed Bookcase, Georgian
Our Stock # 18.9038
This is an antique author's chest. An English, flame mahogany breakfront secretaire cabinet, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1780.
- Beautifully alluring cabinetry, with superb colour and of useful proportion
- Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order
- Select flame stocks present fine grain interest
- Rich caramel hues beam beneath a quality wax polish finish
- Graced with a narrow proportion, perfect for a nook or alcove
- Appointed with purpose, offering a display shelf, writing skiver and drawers
- Gallery rail to the top, adorned with small brass finials
- Glazed book shelf upper, with adjustable shelves
- Double-fronted upper drawer with drop fascia to reveal the secretaire function
- Beautifully aged inset crimson leather skiver ahead of a bank of drawers and compartments
- Each fascia dressed with a pair of brass drop handles
- Working locks throughout, supplied with two keys for the upper and lower section
This is a striking antique author's chest, with a suite of features to accommodate the avid writer or reader's needs. Set within a wonderful slim-line, quality cabinet and useful throughout the home. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 84cm (33'')
Max Depth: 46cm (18'')
Max Height: 190cm (74.75'')
Extended Depth: 83cm (32.75'')
Skiver Width: 62cm (24.5'')
Skiver Depth: 26cm (10.25'')
Height to Skiver: 80cm (31.5'')
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