Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 11

C. 1780 English Armorial Crested Secretaire Bookcase

$12,500
£9,510.67
€10,958.23
CA$17,746.09
A$19,038.38
CHF 10,211.79
MX$229,219.50
NOK 128,731.65
SEK 117,385.43
DKK 81,872.60

About the Item

Circa 1780 George III Armorial Crested Secretaire Bookcase, English. This monumental, important secretaire bookcase is surmounted by a superb fretwork broken arch pediment with central armorial crest. The bookcase doors with 23 glazed panes of interlaced Gothic glazing bar tracery rosette carved corner accents. The base has carved waist molding above the well fitted secretaire drawer with 7 drawers, fretwork valanced pigeon holes flank secret document drawers surrounding the prospect door, over molded cabinet doors, raised on ogee bracket feet. Hooks for fall restored. Some cracks in glass panes. 45.5" w. at waist 47 3/8" at feet; 20 1/8" d. waist. We are a family business that has been a major source for the selective buyer for over 90 years. We are one the finest antiques shop in the South and Mid-Atlantic, proclaimed the “Best Antiques Shop in the Mid-Atlantic” by Mid-Atlantic Antiques Magazine. With over 7,500 square feet of show room space in an impressive Italianate Villa setting, we are a must visit spot for antiques collectors, dealers and decorators alike! We specialize in period 18th and 19th century English and Country French furniture, fine art, silver, porcelain, lighting, and all appropriate decorative accessories. You will also find pieces of American origin, from Continental Europe, Asia, and the Middle East and ranging in date and style from Baroque to Mid-Century Modern. In short, we are a treasure trove of unique items with an unprecedented selection for your home or collection! Condition commensurate with age and use.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 90.5 in (229.87 cm)Width: 48.38 in (122.89 cm)Depth: 21.75 in (55.25 cm)
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood,Carved,Molded
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1780
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Hooks for fall restored. Wear consistent with age and use. Condition commensurate with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chapel Hill, NC
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: WOF-26291stDibs: LU6458247121342

More From This Seller

View All
George III 1774 English Bureau Bookcase
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
George III, dated 1774, bureau bookcase, English. Splendid quality with superb mahogany timbers. Boxwood line inlays along the drawer fronts, slant front fall, doors and satinwood Wa...
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Circa 1780-1800 English George III Corner Cabinet
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1780-1800 George III corner cabinet, English. Mahogany. A handsome example with reeded astragal diamond glazed upper doors flat paneled lower doors. Well figured flame ma...
Category

Antique 1780s English George III Cabinets

Materials

Brass

c. 1815 English Regency Period Chiffonier
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1815 English Regency Period Chiffonier. Architectural, restrained and elegant. Molded top shelf over frieze with front columnar supports & rear flattened pilasters flanking the...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Circa 1815 Regency Period Chiffonier, English
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1815 Regency period chiffonier, English. Rosewood with oak secondary wood. Brass upper gallery edge, well turned brass supports for the upper tier and brass grillwork for the d...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Circa 1680, William Mary Period, English Walnut Inlaid Escritoire
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
William Mary period, circa 1680, walnut inlaid escritoire, English. Extremely rare as not many of these exceptional pieces were made and few survive outside of museums; u...
Category

Antique 1680s English William and Mary Secretaires

Materials

Metal

Circa 1905 Edwardian Georgian Style English Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1905 Edwardian Georgian style bookcase cabinet, English. High quality craftsmanship. Dark wood. Handsome large diamond glazed bookcase doors & multiple molded, raised panel low...
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Wood

You May Also Like

George III English Antique Mahogany Bookcase Secretary Desk circa 1780
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of this distinguished George III Secretary Bookcase, a testament to unparalleled craftsmanship and refined proportions. Crafted with meticul...
Category

Antique 1790s English George III Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Early George III Period Bureau Bookcase with Swan Neck Pediment
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early George III period bureau bookcase with fretwork swan neck pediment, 30-paned bookcase, slant front enclosed leather writing surface, fitted...
Category

Antique 1760s English George III Secretaires

Materials

Brass

George IV circa 1820 Hardwood Library Bookcase Inc Drawers Ornate Astral Glazing
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning Astral glazed George IV mahogany library bookcase This piece has an absolutely stunning timber patina, I've never seen ...
Category

Antique 1820s English George IV Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Early 19th Century George III Chinese Chippendale Mirrored Secretary Bookcase
Located in Essex, MA
A ca. 1810 English two part mahogany secretary, the top section with a carved swan's neck pediment, a large mirrored single center door with carvings from the solid of acanthus leave...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Louis XVI Secretary Bookcase, South German 1780, Cherry
Located in Belmont, MA
Louis XVI secretary bookcase, South German 1780. Elegant and unique secretary bookcase with beautiful cherry veneer and Louis XVI style geometric ...
Category

Antique 1780s German Louis XVI Bookcases

Materials

Cherry

Fine Regency Period Secretaire Bookcase By Walker Of Lancaster
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A super quality flame mahogany secretaire library bookcase with swanneck pediment and lancet glazing. The secretaire drawer with a fitted removable writing slope and is stamped with ...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany