Antique George III Secretaire, 1800s

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This is elegant antique george iii period flame mahogany secretaire breakfront bookcase, circa 1820 in date. It is of wonderful … Read more This is elegant antique george iii period flame mahogany secretaire breakfront bookcase, circa 1820 in date. It is of wonderful quality, has a rich and striking grain, and has been accomplished in beautiful flame mahogany. The top part has a decorative stepped moulded cornice over astragal glazed doors with shelving in three sections , each with three original shelves. The shelves are adjustable and can suit all sizes of books. The bottom section has a large secretaire drawer to the centre, with a drop front falling to show a fully fitted interior comprising various pigeon holes above five small drawers, and an inset gold tooled green leather writing surface, this over three large drawers. Each lower end section has a useful drawer over a cupboard that opens to reveal a central shelf. The bookcase comes apart into nine pieces for ease of transport. Complete with working locks and keys. Instil the elegance of a bygone era to a special place in your home with this fabulous antique bookcase. The botanical name for the mahogany that this item is made of is swietenia macrophylla and this type of mahogany is not subject to cites regulation and does not contain any restricted materials. Condition: in excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned waxed and polished in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: height 244 cm x width 217 cm x depth 56 cm See less