William IV mahogany secretaire bookcase
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This bookcase would have been made circa 1830.
The top glazed section, fitted with 2 doors with Gothic influence in the glazing bars.
Running down each door is a half column of twisted rope design, in commemoration of the Victory at the Battle of Trafalgar.
This rope design is seen on many other items of furniture from the Regency period and to William IV furniture, especially on dining chairs and sideboards.
The base section has one long drawer, that pulls open to reveal brass buttons that when pressed, allow you to drop the front down to use as a desk.
The desk interior with pigeon holes and drawers. The writing surface with a baize work area.
Below the drawer is a pair of panel cupboard doors that open to reveal series of shelves.
This striking bookcase stands on its original turned mahogany feet.
Imagine this superb antique secretaire bookcase in your home. When this William IV secretaire bookcase was first made there was the last public hanging for Piracy at Execution dock, Wapping in London
The Duke of Wellington is Prime Minister of Great Britain
Andrew Jackson the President of the United States
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111cms widest at cornice (43 1/2ins)
110cms at waist (43ins)
52cms deep (17ins)
217cms high (85 1/2ins)
