Georgian Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase Attributed to Gillows
Description
A fine quality George III figured mahogany secretaire bookcase attributed to Gillows of Lancaster & London, comprising of upper bookcase compartment, writing desk compartment and lower cupboard storage space.
The glazed bookcase doors each have astragal moulding and are framed with satinwood crossbanding and boxwood and ebony string inlay, finished with brass astragal moulding and shield shaped inlaid bone key escutcheons. Inside the bookcase cupboard are 3 shelves, with fourteen slots allowing the shelves to be adjusted to different heights.
The cornice has boxwood and ebony triangular shaped inlay, with mahogany cushion moulding and satinwood crossbanding, and the frieze has fan and shell marquetry inlays.
Opening the drawer reveals a secretaire writing compartment which has a green baize writing surface and 10 satinwood drawers, each with decorative gilt brass knobs. There is an inkwell to one of the drawers, and 5 arched pigeon holes and a longer open compartment, ideal for storing a laptop.
The drawer face has a large shell inlay to the centre, with fan inlays to the corners and applied double reeded moulding finished with spear shape design. The drawer has satinwood crossbanding with ebony and boxwood string inlay, edged with cockbeaded moulding, and brass ring rope twist handles.
The lower section stands on bracket feet and has triple reeded moulding and consists of two doors, each with the same design as the drawer front. Inside the cupboard is a large storage space with a single height adjustable shelf.
The doors and drawers all have working locks and come with keys. The secretaire bookcase comes in two sections making it easy to move around.
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