{"product_id":"antique-inlaid-mahogany-english-bureau-bookcase-secretary-c1900","title":"Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Secretary Bookcase","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautifully restored early 20th-century English Edwardian secretary bookcase, combining an elegant glazed display cabinet, traditional fall-front writing desk, and generous drawer storage within one remarkably versatile piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted in mahogany, the secretary is enriched with delicate crossbanded inlay tracing the cornice, glazed doors, fall front, and drawer fronts. A graceful oval of satinwood line inlay provides an additional decorative accent to the writing surface, bringing a lightness and refinement characteristic of Edwardian furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper bookcase is enclosed behind a pair of glass doors and fitted with three adjustable shelves, providing flexible display space for books, collectibles, or treasured objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow, the slanted fall front opens onto pull-out supports to create a practical writing surface. Inside is a traditional fitted interior with two small drawers and numerous cubbies for correspondence, stationery, and other essentials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour graduated drawers below provide ample additional storage and are fitted with handsome brass batwing handles. Shapely bracket feet complete the classic silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessionally restored in the past while retaining its warm aged patina and visible evidence of more than a century of use, this is a wonderfully functional piece of English furniture. At just 37\" wide, it provides an impressive amount of display, writing, and storage space within a relatively compact footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood antique condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe secretary is strong, sturdy, and fully functional and has received restoration and repairs during its lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepairs are visible to both sides of the fall front, as shown in photograph #9. The wooden frames of the upper doors have shifted with age and no longer sit completely square, as shown in photograph #10, although the doors continue to function normally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA functioning key remains in the upper doors but cannot be removed. No additional key is present for the desk or drawers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge-related splitting is present, most noticeably along the sides and fall front. These areas are stable and do not affect the functionality of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe glass in the upper doors is a later replacement. The doors would originally have been astragal glazed, with surviving notches in the framework providing evidence of the earlier glazing arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpected marks, losses, checking, splitting, repairs, and other imperfections remain throughout, contributing to the secretary's authentic aged character and patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully, as they are considered part of the description and provide additional details regarding the mahogany, inlay, glass, restoration, repairs, wear, and overall condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional photographs are always available upon request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: Decorative accessories and styling items shown in the photographs are intended solely to help illustrate the scale and presentation of the piece and are not included unless specifically mentioned in the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 79 1\/2\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth: 37\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepth: 17 1\/2\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItem #: GY1314\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeriod: Early 20th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle: Edwardian\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: Mahogany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInlay: Crossbanding and Satinwood Line Inlay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShelves: Three Adjustable Shelves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawers: Four Graduated Drawers plus Two Interior Drawers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpper Door Key: Present and functioning; cannot be removed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesk \u0026amp; Drawer Key: Not present\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlazed upper bookcase\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree adjustable display shelves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFall-front writing desk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePull-out writing surface supports\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFitted interior with drawers and cubbies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour graduated storage drawers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrossbanded decorative inlay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOval satinwood line inlay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrass batwing drawer handles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShapely bracket feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy With Confidence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe understand that purchasing an antique online can be a significant decision. If you would like a closer look at this piece before purchasing, we are happy to arrange a live video call and walk you through the secretary in real time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the call, we can show details of the mahogany, inlay, fitted interior, glass doors, previous repairs, condition, and answer any questions you may have, helping you make your purchase with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease contact us to arrange a convenient time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Quote \u0026amp; In-Store Pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping is available within the contiguous USA only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping for larger antique pieces is quoted separately based on item size, weight, fragility, and delivery location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor free in-store pickup at our Cary, North Carolina showroom, please click \"Add to Cart\" and choose \"Pick Up\" during checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like this item shipped, please click \"Add to Shipping Quote\" and submit your delivery details. We will review your request and contact you within 48 hours with a shipping estimate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have any questions before placing your order, including shipping, combined purchases, or checkout, please don't hesitate to contact us. We're always happy to help ensure everything is handled smoothly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Streets of London Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47595654447253,"sku":"GY3134","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/7520\/6549\/files\/Secretary-Inlaid-Mahogany-English-GY3134-1a.jpg?v=1787334947","url":"https:\/\/streetsoflondonantiques.com\/products\/antique-inlaid-mahogany-english-bureau-bookcase-secretary-c1900","provider":"Streets of London Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}