Object Description
This is a beautiful antique George III flame mahogany secretaire chest on chest, circa 1770 in date.
It features a stunning cornice with dental work to the frieze, blind fretwork to the top and the sides with beautiful carved decoration.
The top section consists of three long and two short drawers, the lower section two long drawers and the secretaire section has a fall front that opens to reveal a fitted interior with a cupboard, pigeon holes, small drawers and a writing surface.
It stands proudly on bracket feet, offering a sturdy foundation while highlighting its elegant proportions and comes in two pieces to for ease of delivery.
Add this timeless pieces to complete any room in your home.
Provenance: Private Collection, Kent
Condition:
In excellent condition having only been beautifully cleaned, polished and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 198 cm x Width 103 cm x Depth 55 cm
Dimensions in inches:
Height 6 foot, 6 inches x Width 3 foot, 5 inches x Depth 1 foot, 10 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: A4792