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A 19th century oak secretaire bureau

A 19th century mahogany campaign secretaire chest with inset handles to the front and iron carrying handles to the side, the secretaire drawer fitted with small drawers and pigeon holes within, 93cm wide x 53cm deep x 98cm highComplete with a certificate of naval service for Richard Smith of the 'Harrier' and 'Nile' dated 1835 and with further provenance stating that in 1867 he left in his chest of drawers to his sister Mary Smith.In need of restoration with losses to the veener of the front surrounds to the drawers, the iron carrying handles probably later. The bracket feet later, escutcheon missing to the lower drawer and one handle to the drawer replaced with turned bone handles to the secretaire drawers with one lacking and two replaced with old brass ones.

A 19th century campaign secretaire chest with strung decoration to the upper drawer which has a fall front and opening to reveal cedar lined draws within and pigeon holes, the drawers with turned ivory handles, the drawer fronts with brass swan neck handles, on turned legs, the chest in two sections, 92cm wide x 49cm deep x 93cm highMinor marks, dents and scratches overall due to age and use. The handles replaced.

An 18th century walnut secretaire chest on chest, with crossbanded decoration to the drawers and sunburst ornament to the lower drawer, 103cm wide x 52cm deep x 189cm highMinor marks, dents and scratches overall due to age and use. Some losses to the veneer particularly the margins between the drawers where the horizontal sections go into the sides. The handles replaced. The lower drawer of the upper section the escutcheon partially lost. The cornice possibly later adjusted. In need of repair to the bracket feet.

A LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY WALNUT SECRETAIRE BOOKCASE, the top with two glazed doors, over a base with a fall front fitted drawer, above double cupboard doors, width 121cm x depth 51cm x height 249cm (condition:-ideal for restoration due to loose parts, missing back legs)

A George IV mahogany secretaire chest, width 126cm, depth 60cm, height 119cm

Mid-19th century mahogany secretaire bookcase, plain frieze over two astragal-glazed doors with foliate motif mouldings, cylindrical barrel roll top with slide revealing small drawers, pigeon holes and adjustable writing surface, double panelled cupboard below, on bun feetDimensions: Height: 220cm  Length/Width: 122cm  Depth/Diameter: 58cm

A 19th Century Figured Walnut Continental Secretaire Commode in the Biedermeier Manner, with white veined marble slab to top, fitted one drawer with leather lined fall front enclosing pigeon hole and four small drawers, three long drawers under on plinth base, 51ins wide x 25ins deep x 36ins high

A good 19th century two part campaign secretaire chest with brass fittings and screw in feet, the secretaire drawer having a fitted interior of seven small drawers and pigeon holes above three further drawers - Height 103cm x 79cm x 39cm - some losses to sides and top and a broken brass corner, one foot has lost thread - all consistent with age and usage but a rare opportunity to acquire a campaign chest in original condition and colour

A compact and desirable Mahogany secretaire Bookcase having Gothic arch shaped glazed doors (one a/f), a secretaire drawer with six drawers and six pigeon holes and three further drawers below, 37'' wide x 19'' deep x 81'' high.

A 19th century mahogany Secretaire - having lattice bar glazed bookcase top over a four drawer base 230 x 114 cm. Condition report: upper bookcase seems good, some old repairs to drawers and veneer, feet replaced.

A 19TH CENTURY GERMAN ARTS & CRAFTS EBONISED AND MARQUETRY INLAID SECRETAIRE BUREAU with moulded cornice over shaped frieze over inked panel depicting wading birds upon a river, mounted within marquetry inlaid fall front door concealing writing compartment, flanked by shaped and pierced sides with further floral foliate inlays, 144cm high x 71cm wide x 56cm deep Condition Report:Available upon request

A VICTORIAN TEAK AND BRASS BOUND SECRETAIRE CAMPAIGN CHEST BY T WHITE & CO, MID 19TH CENTURY The secretaire fall front drawer enclosing a leather writing surface and fittings, the chest in two parts, the secretaire drawer with a brass inset label 'T. WHITE & Co MAKERS ALDERSHOT', the back with a printed and ink inscribed paper label 'SPENCER BROS FIREPROOF DEPOSITORY Brownlow Street, Liverpool Col Fisher...' 109cm high, 99cm wide, 46cm deep

A George III mahogany, boxwood and ebony strung secretaire bookcase, angled pediment flanked by urn finials, above doors and fall front secretaire drawer and two cupboard doors, on turned supports, 129cm wide

Regency mahogany secretaire bookcase, the triangular pediment above two astragal glazed doors opening to reveal three interior shelves, the secretaire drawer with fall front opening to reveal a leather lined writing surface, pigeon holes and small drawers, above three long drawers, on bracket feet, 107cm wide, 222.5cm high, 54cm deep

Cotswold School Oak secretaire bookcase, with leaded and glazed top section above secretaire section and two drawers, unmarked, 87cm wide x 181cm high overall x 42cm deepOverall wear, scuffs and marks as expected. Some scuffs to edges and corners. No major damage or losses.

19th century Continental marble topped and walnut veneered secretaire, Abattant, the body with frieze drawer over a drop down front section with writing surface opening to an interior with nine small drawers and one large drawer over a base with two cupboard doors, height 150cm, width 99cm, depth 42cm

18th Century walnut veneered secretaire cabinet, the top section with moulded cornice over a single drawer and a drop down front opening to an interior with central door, various small drawers and pigeon holes and a leather writing surface, set on a base section with turned legs and shaped apron, 155cm high, 105cm wide, 45cm deep

George III mahogany and marquetry secretaire cabinet attributed to Gillows, the top section with moulded arched cornice over two glazed doors opening to a shelved interior, the base section with secretaire drawer enclosing four smaller drawers, pigeon holes, centre inlaid door and a tooled green leather writing surface over two base doors with oval inlaid decoration raised on later (ogee) feet 123cm x 254cm x 59cm

A French walnut porcelain and ormolu desk with two panelled doors to the top over a base with single secretaire drawer with fabric lined writing surface and further small internal drawers, supported on tapering cabriole legs, 71cm wide, 123cm high, 53cm deep

AN EMPIRE 'PLUM PUDDING' MAHOGANY AND ORMOLU MOUNTED SECRETAIRE A ABBATANT BY JACOB FRERES, RUE MESLEE, CIRCA 1800 The variegated black and pink marble top with reeded edge over a tongue and dart band and S shaped frieze, centred by a four petal florette mount, with worn stamp for 'JACOB FRERES, RUE MESLEE' beneath the marble142cm high, 95cm wide, 43cm deep Provenance: By repute Galerie B.J.F, 27 Rue de Verneuil, Paris. 'Jacob Frères, Rue Meslée' was the stamp used by Georges II Jacob and François-Honoré-Georges Jacob (sons of Georges Jacob, the prominent Parisian master menuisier) from 1797 to 1803. The brothers most famous client was Josephine, wife of Napoleon Bonaparte, and she used the firm to decorate various imperial residences including the Tuileries Palace, Paris. Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some old splits and chips. The central mount/escutcheon to the upper drawer is loose. Marble with the expected chips and 'nibbles' to edges. Timber of cleaned/polished appearance. Please note, the upper line of the stamp is very indistinctly marked - see images. The leather surface to the interior of the fall is a later replacement. There is a small plugged hole to one side of the interior - see image. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer

A WILLIAM III WALNUT OYSTER VENEERED AND HOLLY INLAID ESCRITOIRE CIRCA 1700The cushion drawer above the fall enclosing drawers and recesses around a central door159cm high, 105.5cm wide, 51cm deep Condition Report: There are scratches, marks, knocks, cracks and abrasions consistent with age and use.There are losses, observations and restorations including: some staining including to the top, some drawer linings, the underside and the back; cracks including to the fall, the sides and the interior door; some loose and replaced sections; there are two keys to operate the lock on the fall and the interior central door, all the locks are open; brass escutcheons are later with shadows and filled holes from previous fixings visible in some places; some later staining and painting to simulate wood; the internal key with a handwritten label '... secretaire desk H.W. KEIL BROADWAY'; there is also an ink written label to the carcase under the lower of three drawers behind the internal central door 'Property of Lt. Col. G. ?L. Sopbases, Charles Dickens cabinet, H.L.P.'; there is variable evidence of worm ranging from no visible holes, to visible holes and some disintergration of one corner area; some cracks to the drawer linings with some tape; the turned feet are probably later.Please see the additional photographs as a visual reference of condition. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y A GEORGE III MAHOGANY AND SATINWOOD INLAID BREAKFRONT SECRETAIRE BOOKCASEAFTER DESIGNS BY THOMAS SHERATON, CIRCA 1790237cm high, 245cm wide, 57cm deepPlease note: Dreweatts have applied for a de minimis exemption licence for the ivory in this lot (Ref: 41V8BGJ7)Condition Report: There are scratches, marks, knocks, cracks and abrasions consistent with age and use.There are losses, observations and restorations including: the left hand and right hand sections are detachable; overall there are small damages and repairs including a later variety of ivory turned handles to the interior drawers, later green inset baize, some bowing to the doors and some drawer fronts, later veneer sections and some faded veneer repairs, lacking some small sections including to a turned section of the cornice, veneers; a detached section to one foot; indentations and marks around the base; repairs to the astragal beading; some later Bramah style locks, some missing and later handles; there is small evidence of worm.Please see the additional photographs as a visual reference of condition. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y AN OAK, BONE AND MOTHER OF PEARL MARQUETRY INLAID SECRETAIRE CHEST OF DRAWERS CIRCA 1660 AND LATER The deep drawer now with hinged fall front opening to an arrangement of drawers and pigeon holes 128cm high, 118cm wide, 65.5cm deepProvenance: Borde Hill House, West SussexCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and useOld splits and cracks, some chips and losses, some losses to mouldings and mother of pearl inlay.Adaptations and alterations including observations to the upper section which has been adapted to a secretaire front which opens to reveal an arrangement of pigeon holes and drawers. Some ink staining to timber within.Evidence of previous hinges to the interior, possibly suggesting adaptation or alteration.Evidence of old worm.Later metal brackets applied to the lower cabinet doors.Some shrinkage to panelled timber construction, tape applied to underside of top to provide stability Key is present and operates locks for upper drawer and secretaire front.The lower cabinet lock is seized open, no key present.Later interior runners to the drawers.The locks are 18th century replacements.The bracket feet are 18th century replacements.Overall solid and stable.Please refer to additional images for visual reference to conditionCondition Report Disclaimer

Unusual oak corner secretaire, 95 x 65 x 85 cm H. Not available for in-house P&P

AN EARLY 19th century FRENCH WALNUT ESCRITOIRE or secretaire abatant, with brass mounted & grey marble top above a frieze drawer, the fitted interior with tooled writing surface (worn) and an arrangement of drawers around a mirrored recess, enclosed by hinged fall-front flanked by turned pilasters, three long drawers below, on short feet; 38” wise x 55” high x 17¾” deep.

A George III mahogany chest on chest, circa 1790, in the manner of Thomas Chippendale, moulded dental cornice on inverted arch frieze, above two short and two long drawers on a fall front secretaire, enclosing an arrangement of pigeonholes, interior drawers and small cupboard, upper section flanked by quarter fluted pilasters canted corners, moulded fitted on three gradual drawers with foliage back swan neck brass handles and brass keyholes, raised on carved ogee feet. 179cm H x 112cm W x 51cm D

A Regency mahogany secretaire bookcase, width 102cm, depth 54cm, height 219cm

An Arts & Crafts pitch pine dresser with secretaire drawer, length 92cm, depth 41cm, height 220cm

A George III mahogany secretaire cabinet, width 108cm, depth 56cm, height 213cm

A Victorian walnut travelling Secretaire Cabinet, with inlaid decoration, lockable front panel reveals three draws and writing surface, note locking mechanism is partially damaged W 31.5 cm x H 37 cm x D 21.5 cm.

Mahogany open topped secretaire measures approximately 69 inches tall by 30 inches wide and 17 inches deep

A George IV style mahogany secretaire bookcase

Edwardian Sheraton style secretaire bookcase, the top with a swan neck cresting and ornate banded detail, above two astragal glazed doors, enclosing shelves, the base with secretaire drawer enclosing a leather writing surface and drawers, above a frieze drawer, on square tapering legs, the doors with ivory escutcheon plates, 232.5cm high x 105cm wide x 55.5cm deep (Ivory exemption certificate: N53LVY56)

A George III Inlaid Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase, decorated with Greek Key satinwood inlay and fluted uprights, 121cm by 54cm by 259cmWith non-transferable Standard Ivory Exemption Declaration Number E229N143

A 19thC French walnut secretaire a abbatant, with central drawer flanked by floral scroll carvings, above a serpentine section with further drawer and fall, with three drawers beneath flanked by carved columns, on castors, 170cm high, 105cm wide, 51cm deep.

A George III fiddle back mahogany and satinwood banded secretaire bookcase, with flared cornice with hand-painted floral swag detail to the frieze, above a pair of glazed astragal doors enclosing adjustable shelving, the lower section with deep secretaire drawer with drop-down top section opening to reveal a retractable tooled green leather writing surface which opens to reveal a set of six inlaid writing compartments with initials, three long graduated drawers below, on squat square cabriole legs. 125 x 57 x 235cms.

A George III mahogany secretaire chest, the fall-front top drawer opening to reveal a central lockable compartment with inlaid decoration depicting Britannia, flanked by arched pigeonholes, three long graduated drawers below with brass oval handles, on splayed bracket feet, with key, 112 x 56 x 112cm high.

An antique French Kingwood and marquetry escritoire, with detachable marble top, fall front secretaire and three drawers beneath, with bombe sides and raised on short legs terminating in sabot feet. Height 133 cm, width 59 cm, depth 35 cm. CONDITION REPORT: The marble top is in good condition all round. There are no cracks, chips or significant scratches. The main body of the cabinet is also in very good condition with no significant blemishes. There is a minor veneer loss to the rear left-hand side at the back. There are minor stress fractures to the veneers at the top of the legs below the corners of the bottom drawers. All metalwork is present as are all locks. The dark vertical line +/- 4 cm to the right-hand side of the flap corresponds with a very slight ripple in the veneer, although this is slightly darker we are not sure. The interior is in good order.

An Art Nouveau secretaire bookcase, with moulded cornice above a pair of glazed doors, the base with secretaire drawer above a pair of carved panelled cupboard doors and all raised on bracket feet. Height 235 cm, width 130 cm, depth 51 cm.

A 19th century camphorwood brass bound military chest, with desk form secretaire top and carrying handle to each section and fitted with two short and two long drawers and all raised on bracket feet. Height 99 cm, width 88 cm, depth 47.5 cm.

A Victorian mahogany secretaire bookcase, with detachable cornice to the glazed upper section, the base fitted with a secretaire drawer and cupboards. Height 216 cm, width 105 cm, depth 46 cm.

A George III mahogany secretaire chest-on-chest, the Greek-key moulded cornice above a blind fret carved frieze with two short over three long drawers flanked by quarter fluted pilasters, the lower section with a secretaire drawer over two long drawers raised on bracket feet195 x 115 x 60cmBallykeel House, Hillsborough, Northern IrelandCornice with knocks and some losses, noticeably the top right corner, some repair to the fret-workDrawers slide well, drawer fronts quite knocked with minor repairs to the veneer surrounding the drawers, the front generally slightly sun fadedBottom drawer with an added bar across the middleFeet are very knockedsee photos

A Victorian mahogany secretaire chest, the top drawer fitted with drop down front and arrangement of pigeon holes and small drawers with three long drawers beneath on bun supports, 119cm high 102.5cm wide 46cm deep

A 19th Century mahogany Wellington style Secretaire Chest with fall front above four graduated drawers, 3ft 6in H x 2ft 2in W x 1ft 7in deep

A MID VICTORIAN SATINWOOD BOOKCASE of breakfront form crossbanded with stringing, the moulded cornice and plain frieze over four arched glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelving, protruding base with four panelled doors and large fitted secretaire drawer, on plinth, 108" x 17" x 83 3/4" (Illustrated) (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)Generally good bar some loss to mouldings namely to cornice rear left, to either side of moulding below centre top doors and to base of trim moulding of lower centre doors. Also some scuffing/dents to front right corner of cornice. Leather scriver to secretaire replaced and good, all glass intact.

A REGENCY MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE BOOKCASE, early 19th century, with ebony trim, the moulded cornice with scrolled leaf carved surmount over two multi panelled doors veneered in rosewood with anthemion pendants enclosing shelving, the base with sliding top opening to a secretaire drawer fitted with two long drawers over pigeon holes, two recessed panelled doors below enclosing slides and flanked by foliate scrolled corbels, raised on conforming square feet, 50" x 24 1/2" x 94 1/2" (Illustrated) (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)Generally very good condition, good colour and well carved with unusual configuration to opening mechanism and fitting of secretaire drawer. Very small loss of veneer to rear of waist moulding on left side and small loss of ebony trim to front right corner of base and to base of left pilaster of top. Some spot staining to panels of top doors

A SMALL GEORGIAN MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE BOOKCASE, late 18th century, with satinwood banding and stringing, the dentil moulded cornice over two astragal glazed doors enclosing shelving, fitted secretaire drawer over two short and two long drawers with brass drop handles, on moulded base and bracket feet, 32 1/2" x 19 1/4" x 73 3/4" (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)Small loss to dentils left front corner, split to lower glass panel of right door and small loss to veneer of astragal nearby, some fittings from centre of secretaire drawer possibly missing, replaced handles

A 19th century rosewood and brass inlaid secretaire bookcase, the upper section fitted with adjustable shelves and enclosed by a pair of glazed panel doors, fitted writing drawer below and cupboard to base, raised on bracket supports, 116cm wide, 36cm deep, 199cm high

A William IV mahogany secretaire bookcase, the cornice frieze applied with lion mask detail over a pair of quatre form beaded glazed doors, opening to twin cabinets with an arrangement of six adjustable shelves, upon the chest with a fall front top drawer inlaid with angular stringing opening to a maple veneered compartmentalised interior, over a pair of conforming cupboard doors, upon squat sabre front legs, 243cm H x 117cm W x 56cm D Please note this lot is offered for sale in accordance with the Ivory Act 2018, Trevanion Auctioneers & Valuers LLP have applied for a de minimis exemption licence for the ivory in this lot Ref: 12ST8RRN

A 19th century Scandinavian mahogany secretaire chest.

A G-Plan Gomme Design Corner Secretaire Cabinet with Shaped Angular Handles (One Missing), 98cm wide

George IV mahogany bookcase-secretaire, matched bookcase top with astragal glazing bars, the secretaire drawer well fitted, three further drawers below on bracket feet, width 97cm, depth 49cm, height 197cm.Condition report:All over losses, old repairs, and in need of restoration as missing sections of mouldings, reeding, patina is poor to drawer fronts, interior is tired. It is in three sections - cornice, top glazed section, and base.

A late Victorian secretaire sideboard with mirrored back and cupboards below - width 94cms

Mahogany kneehole secretaire with brass drop handles L123 x D60 x H83cmSome wear and light scratches

A George III mahogany secretaire chest on chest, width 112cm, depth 61cm, height 189cm

A George III mahogany secretaire chest, width 102cm, depth 50cm, height 102cm

A 19th Century mahogany chest on chest with secretaire drawer blind fret decoration

A Victorian mahogany secretaire chest of drawers

SECRETAIRE BOOKCASE, 195cm H x 94cm W x 47cm D, Regency mahogany and brass inlaid with two glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves, fitted drawer and two further doors below.