Greenwich - Secretaires

Very fine George III mahogany secretaire bookcase in the manner of, and possibly by, Thomas Chippendale, having a rose carved swan neck pediment with pierced decoration and dentil mo...

The Paxton House Secretaire, circa 1775 A George III mahogany secretaire in two parts, the upper case with vividly grained doors concealing 24 pigeonholes over four drawers, the lower section with pullout secretary drawer with interior comprising ten additional pigeon holes over six drawers and central prospect door, the lower section with three linen drawers retaining original marbled paper linings and standing on distinctive bracket feet, the whole possessing good rich color and patination. A recent re-discovery, this provenanced secretary cabinet by Thomas Chippendale was commissioned by Ninian Home for his Berwickshire residence, Paxton House. Paxton was one of Chippendale’s largest commissions, with over 100 recorded items supplied by the Chippendale firm between 1770 and 1791. Much of Chippendale’s Paxton furniture was constructed of the finest Jamaican mahogany...

Very fine 17th century Italian, possibly Milanese, ebony commode inlaid with etched bone floral and figural decoration, the top drawer fitted as a secretary with walnut and fruitwood...

Very fine George II secretary in the manner of Giles Grindey, having dentil molded stepped pediment, the single mirrored door with carved and gilt ...

Most unusual Welsh 18th century oak chest on chest with dentil molded broken arch pediment over lunette carved concealed drawer, the upper section with two short over three wide draw...