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Antique George III Flame Mahogany Breakfront Secretaire Wardrobe 18th Century
$15,417.27
£11,250
€13,228.81
CA$21,382.22
A$23,019.90
CHF 12,327.61
MX$277,381.63
NOK 155,540.22
SEK 142,344.42
DKK 98,850.94
About the Item
This is an impressive antique George III flame mahogany breakfront secretaire wardrobe, circa 1780 in date.
The wardrobe has strong architectural lines and features an elegant moulded cornice with a plain ebony crossbanded frieze.
The central section with a pair of panelled doors opening to an interior fitted with a brass hanging rail above above a delightful secretaire drawer that is fitted with a gold tooled green leather writing surface and an arrangement of pigeon holes and small burr maple drawers. This is flanked by a cupboard on each side. The left hand cupboard with a shelf above a brass hanging rail, lifting a hinged shelf below it allows you to hang dresses down into the lower half. The right hand cupboard is fitted with shelves.
The secretaire drawer is over three full width drawers with a double height drawer on the right and hanging space over a single drawer on the left.
The wardrobe has superb ebony crossbanded decoration, the drawer linings are of solid oak with handcut dovetails and it is raised on an elegant shaped plinth.
It comes complete with the original working locks and keys.
It is a truly beautiful and spacious wardrobe which will enhance the decor in your bedroom.
THE BOTANICAL NAME FOR THE MAHOGANY THAT THIS ITEM IS MADE OF IS SWIETENIA MACROPHYLLA AND THIS TYPE OF MAHOGANY IS NOT SUBJECT TO CITES REGULATION AND DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY RESTRICTED MATERIALS.
Condition:
In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, polished and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 246 cm x Width 252 cm x Depth 66 cm
Dimensions in inches:
Height 8 feet, 1 inch x Width 8 foot, 3 inches x Depth 2 foot, 2 inches
Flame Mahogany
Thomas Sheraton - 18th-century furniture designer, once characterized mahogany as "best suited to furniture where strength is demanded as well as a wood that works up easily, has a beautiful figure and polishes so well that it is an ornament to any room in which it may be placed." Matching his words to his work, Sheraton designed much mahogany furniture. The qualities that impressed Sheraton are particularly evident in a distinctive pattern of wood called "flame mahogany."
The flame figure in the wood is revealed by slicing through the face of the branch at the point where it joins another element of the tree.
Our reference: A4505
- Dimensions:Height: 96.86 in (246 cm)Width: 99.22 in (252 cm)Depth: 25.99 in (66 cm)
- Style:George III (Of the Period)
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1780
- Condition:
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: A45051stDibs: LU950645915912
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