Antique Secretaire Bookcase, Scottish, Mahogany, Cabinet, Victorian, Circa 1880

Our Stock # 18.5933

This is an antique secretaire bookcase. A Scottish, mahogany cabinet dating to the late Victorian period of the 19th century, circa 1880.

• A fine and rare example in very good order
• Crafted in choice cuts of quality mahogany
• Good consistent colour and desirable grain interest
• Working locks and keys throughout

• Raised on beautifully carved hairy lion paw feet
• Modest crown moulding with crossbanded frieze
• Upper cabinet flanked by magnificent helically reeded pillars

Lower Cabinet:

• A pair of plain field panel doors close with a brass dust strip
• Brass keyhole escutcheon with working lock and key
• Opens to reveal a single full-width shelf within

• Locking secretaire drawer dressed with loop handles over lion mask back-plates
• Inset, forest green leather writing surface before seven cubbies
• Over three stationery drawers dressed with brass pulls

Upper Cabinet:

• Six pane glazed doors featuring the original glass
• Brass dust strip and keyhole escutcheon with working lock and key
• A pair of removable bookshelves within

A very fine piece to grace any library or drawing room. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 120cm (47.25'')
Max Depth: 55cm (21.75'')
Max Height: 208cm (82'')