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Mid 19th Century Mahogany Secretaire Chest

A late Victorian walnut secretaire bookcase

Mahogany secretaire with fitted desk drawer above three other drawers, raised on bracket feet

Regency mahogany chest the secretaire drawer with fitted interior over three graduating long drawers on bracket feet. { 103cm H X 93cm W X 46cm D }.

William IV. mahogany Beidemeier secretaire chest with a long drawer over the secretaire fall front enclosing a fitted interior over three graduating long drawers flanked by half columns. { 153cm H X 105cm W X 57cm D }.

Victorian Mahogany secretaire bookcase fitted with two glazed display doors above secretaire drawer, six small and one long drawer, W138cm, H220cm

ARAGO FRANÇOIS: (1786-1853) French Mathematician, Physicist and Astronomer. A.N.S., F. Arago, one page, 4to, n.p. [Paris], 29th May 1847, to the assistant Secretary of State, in French. Arago adds a three lines note in his hand to to the end of a letter which states `If it is convenient to you today to give us your opinion on the project of law we are considering, the commission would listen to you with pleasure today...´ further saying `In that case would you please inform the Prefet of the Seine, who reported intending to meet you´. Underneath his signature, Arago adds a boldly written annotation indicating that the Prefet Mr. De Rambuteau will be at the town hall till 2h30 and later at the Pairs Chamber. To the left border annotated and countersigned by Leon Faucher in his capacity as Secretaire. An excellent bold signature example with flourish. EX. £150-200 Claude-Philibert Barthelot (1781-1869) Count of Rambuteau. French Préfet of the former Départment of the Seine, which included Paris, 1833-48. He established the groundwork for the fundamental transformation of Paris carried out under the Second Empire. Under his administration, the Arc de Triomphe was finished and the building of the great avenue of the Champs-Élysées was commenced. He modernised Paris under his motto "water, air, shade". Leon Faucher (1803-1854) French Politician and Economist. Prime Minister of France 1851.

JOLIOT-CURIE FREDERIC: (1900-1958) French Physicist, husband of Irene Joliot-Curie and assistant to Marie Curie. Nobel Prize winner for Chemistry, 1935. T.L.S., F. Joliot-Curie, one page, 4to, Paris, 4th March 1947, to a gentleman, in French. The letter bears the printed heading of the Intellectuals National Union, with head office in Paris and Joliot-Curie signs in his capacity as General Secretaire of the U.N.I. and as Nobel Laureate and invites his correspondent to a boarding committee of the U.N.I. convened by Gabriel Chevallier, looking for the defense and dissemination of the French culture. EX. £200-300 Gabriel Chevallier (1895-1969) French Writer.

An Edwardian walnut secretaire bookcase, having twin door glazed upper section and lower carved panel doors

A George III line inlaid mahogany secretaire bookcase of narrow proportions enclosed by a pair of swept glazed doors over a compartment fitted with drawers and pigeon holes above three drawers ebonised handles on bracket feet below a fluted cornice, width 97cm

A 1950's light oak fall front secretaire with drawers and cupboard under

GEORGE III MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE CHEST with two drawers over a double fall enclosing secretaire, above three further drawers, on bracket feet, later alterations and timber, 171cm high, 109cm wide

GEORGE III MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE CHEST with two drawers above a double secretaire drawer and three further drawers, on bracket feet, later timbers, 160cm high, 94cm wide

MID 19TH CENTURY MARBLE TOPPED MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE A ABBATANT with concealed drawer above fall front on bracket feet, 148cm high, 103cm wide

A GEORGIAN MAHOGANY TWO DOOR SECRETAIRE/BUREAU BOOKCASE TOP, (no base)

A GEROGIAN MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE CHEST, the inlaid fitted top drawer above three graduated long drawers (s.d.) (two keys)

A GEORGIAN MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE CHEST, the inlaid fitted top drawer above a cupboard base with sliding trays (s.d.)

A George III Country made oak bookcase secretaire, cavetto moulded cornice, two panel doors to the upper section, the base with a dummy fascia enclosing part fitted interior with central cupboard, drawers and pigeon holes, three long drawers below, bracket feet, width 116cm, height 223cm, depth 52cm.

An Edwardian amboyna and kingwood banded metamorphic secretaire, with ivory stringing, a pull out writing surface with twin flaps and retractable compartments, slender tapering and splayed legs, joined by shaped stretchers, width 61cm, height 80cm, depth (closed) 44cm.

A 19th century mahogany secretaire bookcase, having a pair of astragal glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves, the well-fitted secretaire drawer over a pair of fielded panel cupboard doors, raised on bracket feet, 238 x 112 x 57 cm

A Victorian rosewood Wellington chest, incorporating a secretaire drawer above an arrangement of four drawers flanked by a locking pilaster, on a plinth base, W. 64cm.

A 19th century French Empire marble topped mahogany Secretaire a Abattant having single drawer above a fall front enclosing a fitted interior above cupboards

A George III mahogany Secretaire bookcase with glazed doors above a well fitted interior

AN ITALIAN WALNUT, IVORY AND MARQUETRY SECRETAIRE A ABATTANT, LATE 18TH/EARLY 18TH CENTURY the scalloped dentil cornice inset with spring loaded concealed storage compartment above a drop front writing surface, opening to multiple drawers and storage compartments, the lower section with two doors, the whole finely inlaid in bone and contrasting woods with figural scenes, foliate borders and carved stiles, raised on lion& paw feet, 114 x 181 x 57cm Provenance: the Estate of Nicolla Millata

A George III Mahogany Secretaire Chest, late 18th century, the two-as-one secretaire drawer with fall front enclosing pigeon holes and small drawers, three long graduated drawers below, original brass handles, 109cm by 58cm by 104cm Good quality timber. Original brasses. Rear feet with some repair work. Bruises and some deep scratches to end panels. With key and working locks. Minor faults to cockbeading and drawers. Small sections of timber replaced between drawers 2 and 3. 190115

AN AESTHETIC STYLE WALNUT SECRETAIRE CABINET, the fall front with fitted pigeon holes having two drawers and cupboards below, the centre panel with carved foliate design, 92cm x 150cm

A fine 19th century satinwood secretaire cabinet the open back with three central open shelves, flanked by single tall open shelves above single cupboard doors with arched inlaid tulipwood panels, all divided by turned tapered pilasters and surmounted by ebonised rosette finials, over a fiddleback satinwood veneered top with satinwood cross banding and ebony edge stringing, above one long and two short cross banded frieze drawers with turned ebonised handles, the centre drawer a fitted secretaire with an arrangement of five satinwood drawers and three pigeonholes over a shaped baize writing surface within satinwood banding, the base with a pair of gilt grille insert doors with ivory silk, enclosing a divided interior with single shelf to each side, flanked by baluster turned tapered columns, raised on turned toupie feet, 69in. (175cm.) high, 49½in. (126cm.) wide, 20in. (51cm.) deep.

A George IV mahogany secretaire bookcase the stepped moulded cornice over a glazed bookcase with three adjustable shelves and six pane astragal doors, the fall-front secretaire drawer fitted with ten pigeonholes and six satinwood drawers, over three long graduated drawers with ebony line inlays and turned mahogany handles, on outswept feet, 90in. (229cm.) high, 39½in. (100.5cm.) wide.

A George III mahogany secretaire bookcase, the upper half with dentil moulded cornice and astragal glazed doors above a fitted writing drawer, two short and two long drawers, brass handles on bracket feet, 227cm high x 119cm wide x 56cm deep Bracket feet appear to be slightly reduced, otherwise we believe the condition to be good

An early 19th Century inlaid mahogany and satinwood crossbanded secretaire bookcase With a cavetto cornice above a satinwood crossbanded frieze, a pair of astragal glazed cabinet doors enclosing two shelves the lower part with a rectangular moulded top above a fitted secretaire drawer enclosing six pigeon holes and an arrangement of six short drawers and one long drawer, the lower part with three long graduated cock beaded drawers, brass swan neck handles raised upon a plinth base and bracket feet 218x110x57cms.

Georgian mahogany secretaire chest of four long drawers standing on bracket feet, 43" wide x 42" high

Victorian mahogany secretaire chest of four long drawers with bun handles, 40" wide x 37" high Condition - part of the bracket feet is missing

A George III mahogany fifteen drawer secretaire insert

A French Louis XV Revival kingwood, rosewood, marquetry and bronze mounted secretaire abattant, fall front enclosing a plush lined niche, small drawers and tambour fronted compartments, above two long drawers, inlaid with a flaming urn, flowering cornucopia and a scrolling leafy stems, shaped apron, serpentine legs, 153cm high, 81cm wide, c. 1850

A Biedermeier mahogany secretaire abattant, rounded rectangular caddy top above a frieze drawer, fall front enclosing a maple lined interior fitted with drawers, spirally turned columns and an inset leather writing surface, above three further long drawers, wavy borders, turned handles and feet, 159cm high, 105cm wide, c. 1830

A George III mahogany secretaire chest Inlaid with satinwood banding and boxwood stringing, the geometrically moulded and crossbanded hinged drawer front enclosing an inlaid fitted interior, with three cock-beaded long drawers beneath, all fitted with turned knob handles, raised on bracket feet, width approx 118cm.

A George III mahogany secretaire tall bookcase Decorated with cross banding and boxwood stringing, the moulded cornice above two panelled doors enclosing three adjustable shelves, the base section with fitted secretaire drawer above three further graduated long drawers (later handles), raised on shaped bracket feet, width approx. 117cm.

A George IV mahogany secretaire tall library bookcase The moulded cornice above two glazed panel doors enclosing three adjustable shelves, the secretaire drawer enclosing a fitted interior and applied with two good quality cast gilt metal drop handles, above two shaped panelled cupboard doors, flanked on either side by a fluted column, raised on fluted scroll feet, width approx. 108cm. (illustrated)

An early 19th century Continental-style flame mahogany secretaire a abattant with stepped cornice, frieze drawer under, fitted interior with seven small drawers, two cupboards under with applied gilt metal anthemion and festoons of flowers, raised on lion paw feet, 162H x 115W x 55cmD

George III mahogany secretaire chest having moulded top over two dummy drawer fall front enclosing fitted interior and a further three graduated long drawers raised on ogee bracket feet (a/f)

A 19th Century French gilt metal mounted secretaire abbatant, fitted drawer over a fall front flanked by cylindrical columns over three further drawers on square tapered feet. W. 93cm.

A late 19th Century continental oak and burr oak secretaire cabinet with raised shelf back over a panelled frieze drawer and cupboard base. W. 86cm

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE CHEST with crossbanded top, the secretaire drawer enclosing pigeon holes and small drawers within, all over three long drawers all with brass swan neck handles and standing on bracket feet, 112cm wide x 113cm high

AN EDWARDIAN MAHOGANY BOW FRONTED SECRETAIRE CABINET, glazed doors above enclosing adjustable shelves over a secretaire drawer with fitted interior and over panelled doors, standing on bracket feet, 105cm wide x 205cm high

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE CHEST with later astragal glazed bookcase above , the secretaire drawer opening to reveal pigeon holes and drawers within above three further long drawers, all with rosewood cross banded decoration and all standing on ogee bracket feet, the chest 134cm wide x 114cm high, the bookcase above providing an extra 121.5cm in height

SECRETAIRE CHEST, George IV mahogany, circa 1825, with fitted writing drawer above three further drawers (bears ink inscribed label to verso) 107cm H x 82cm x 51cm.

A Regency style figured walnut and crossbanded secretaire chest, having well-fitted top drawer with gilt tooled leather inset writing surface above three further graduated feather banded drawers, w.107cm, d.50cm, h.102cm

A 19TH CENTURY MAHOGANY GLAZED SECRETAIRE BOOKCASE, the upper section with twin glazed doors enclosing fitted shelves, the lower section with a fitted secretaire drawer above three further graduated drawers, raised on bun feet, S/D, H 214 cm, W 93 cm, D 52 cm

19th century inlaid mahogany secretaire linen press with dentil cornice, the frieze inlaid with two horse oval panels and one central wheatsheaf oval panel, fitted four sliding shelves enclosed by pair framed panel doors, the base with fitted secretaire drawer faced as two dummy drawers and two real short drawers, three long graduated drawers below, all with bun handles and line inlay, on bun feet, 140cm wide

Good quality reproduction Georgian style inlaid mahogany secretaire bookcase, the upper section fitted three shelves enclosed by a pair of glazed doors, the base fitted secretaire drawer with three further drawers below and standing on bracket feet, 100cm wide Condition: Please see extra images and TELEPHONE department for further details

A George III style mahogany secretaire chest of drawers, with fine interior and with pair of panelled cupboard doors beneath, the whole raised on splayed bracket feet. Width 30 ins (see illustration). .

A George III mahogany secretaire bookcase, the top half with a moulded cornice above a pair of glazed doors with wooden astragals enclosing shelves, the base with secretaire drawer above three further graduated drawers with brass drop handles, circular backplates and raised on splayed bracket feet. Width 43 ins. CONDITION REPORT: This piece is in unrestored condition. The cornice is in good order. The doors are in generally good condition and not warped. We have the key and the lock operates. One pane of glass is cracked (to the right of the key) on the right hand side. The sides of the top are slightly scuffed and marked but there are no significant issues. The base is in generally sound condition. There are scratches and scuffs to the sides as one would expect. The secretaire drawer operates as it should. The interior is a little tired but all present. The handles to all drawers are not original but they are old. There is evidence of a previous set of knob handles visible from behind the drawer fronts. The cockbeading to the drawers is generally in good order with only minor losses. The bracket feet are original but a little scuffed.

A 19th century mahogany secretaire desk, with moulded cornice above a tambour front enclosing shelves, with secretaire beneath and with three drawers with brass drop handles with circular backplates, flanked by rounded column corners and raised on short fluted legs. Width 47 ins. CONDITION REPORT: This piece requires some restoration. The top right hand corner of the cornice is quite badly damaged as is the return and there is a loss at the rear. Of the piece near the wall. The left hand side has some small nibbles to the top of the return on the cornice. The sides of the pieces are in generally good order. The tambour front operates as it should but does have some minor damage. The interior of the top is in generally good condition. We do not have the key for the fall front which is needed to close the flap. There is some damage to the bottom left hand corner of the flap which should be visible from our image. The drawer fronts are in generally good condition and the brasswork original. The legs are structurally sound and original. The interior of the piece is all present and correct but does require some minor restoration.

A Regency mahogany secretaire bookcase, in two sections, with moulded cornice above a pair of glazed doors with wooden astragals and brass edging strip enclosing shelves and flanked by half round columns, the base fitted with a secretaire drawer above three further graduated drawers with brass drop handles with circular backplates and raised on bracket feet. Width 50 ins. CONDITION REPORT: The secretaire chest is in reasonable condition but does require some restoration. The top right hand corner of the cornice has some veneer damage. The upper doors do not quite meet in the centre. This could be rectified by slightly moving the brass edging strip. The doors are slightly but not significantly warped. The left hand return moulding has a small loss to the rear at the back. The right hand return moulding is also slightly damaged. The top of the base has several old scratches and slight water damage. The drawer fronts are all in generally good condition with only the top drawer having a minor loss to the cock beading in the top left hand corner. All handles are present, however the top right hand handle is missing its circular drop. The bracket feet are all scuffed and have veneer losses and both sides have old splits which are clearly visible.

A George I walnut veneered secretaire chest on chest, with moulded cornice and crossbanded frieze above three short and three long graduated drawers to the upper section with brass drop handles and shaped backplates, the base fitted with one secretaire drawer above three further graduated drawers, the lower drawer with sunburst and raised on bracket feet. Height 72 ins, width 41 ins, depth 22 ins (see illustration). CONDITION REPORT: This piece is in extremely good order and could be used or resold in its current condition without the need for any repairs or restoration. The lot has been fully restored in recent years. The cornice is in good condition. All drawers run freely as they should. All drawers are oak lined. The handles are likely to be later replacements but there is very little evidence of this from the front of the piece except on the top three drawers. If you look very closely you can see small repairs covering small holes from a previous set of handles. All other handles and lock escutcheons show no evidence of replacement apart from at the rear where one old set of holes is visible. The handles are of the correct style and very much in keeping. The bracket feet are original and in generally good condition. The sides of the piece are in generally good order with evidence of old stress fractures but no significant issues. The secretaire drawer operates as it should.

A Regency mahogany secretaire, with bowfront above a fall front secretaire desk and with pair of cupboard doors beneath, with centre brass edging strip and raised on scroll carved and turned feet. Width 58 ins.

A painted pine secretaire abbatant with fall front and fitted interior over three long drawers, 46" wide

An imposing George III style mahogany breakfront secretaire bookcase, the upper section fitted adjustable shelves and enclosed by glazed astragal doors, central fitted secretaire drawer flanked by deep drawers above shelves enclosed by a pair of mock drawer front drawers, flanked by cupboard on a platform base, 280cm wide x 250cm high x 60cm deep

A Georgian mahogany secretaire bookcase, the upper adjustable shelves enclosed by a pair of boxwood strung glazed astragal doors, secretaire drawer and three long drawers below, raised on a shaped apron and bracket feet, 115cm wide x 54cm deep x 240cm

An early 19th Century mahogany Secretaire Bookcase, the upper section enclosed by a pair of glazed tracery doors, full front writing drawer under, fitted with drawers and pigeon holes, and with cupboard under enclosed by a pair of panelled doors, on shaped apron and bracket feet. 3' 6" (107cms) wide.