1900s Antique Victorian English Secretaire Sideboard

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This is an antique secretaire sideboard. An English, mahogany drop-front correspondence cabinet, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

… Read more This is an antique secretaire sideboard. An English, mahogany drop-front correspondence cabinet, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Of excellent proportion and graced with Art Nouveau taste
Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout
Select stocks show fine grain interest and deep caramel hues
Quality bevelled mirror plates with a desirable light foxing and bright appearance

Breakfront pediment accentuated with dentil moulding over a pair of narrow alcove corner shelves
Upper cabinet hosts a pair of generously sized shelves behind the large mirrored doors
Wide sideboard surface with a tiered edge moulding sits above the cabinet base
Dressed throughout with working locks — key present

Superb secretaire front with carved frieze framing the pair of brass drop handles over shaped backplates
Accessed by push button to each side, the writing surface sits ahead of a suite of storage compartments
Inset green leather skiver with gold tooling in original order
Field panel lower doors catch the eye with striking Art Nouveau relief carvings
The sideboard raised upon a plinth foot, with bracket feet to the front and rear

This is a superb antique secretaire sideboard, with an attractive finish and suite of useful storage and features. Ideal for penning an occasional correspondence note, whilst offering a generous range of storage throughout. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 122cm (48'')
Closed Depth: 54cm (21.25'')
Extended Depth: 93cm (36.5")
Max Height: 185cm (72.75'')

Writing Surface Width: 108cm (42.5'')
Writing Surface Depth: 42.5cm (16.75'')
Writing Surface Height: 77cm (30.25'') See less