William IV mahogany secretaire bookcase
William IV mahogany secretaire bookcase
We are delighted to offer you this William IV mahogany secretaire bookcase. NOW SOLD
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)
Delivery
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This antique is a green product and has not affected the environment we live in. We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.
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This antique carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 45 years of trading to select the items with the best design and condition suitable to be placed into our quality stock.
Price Matching
Antiques are unique, and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please consider the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before deciding if you are looking at price comparison.
When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.
We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.
Hingstons Distance Selling Policy
Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 14 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less transport costs, on condition it is returned in the condition it was sent.
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