English William IV Mahogany Secretaire Bureau Desk Chiffonier (Circa 1835)
Tarporley, United Kingdom
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Dimensions
Wear Condition
Excellent
Material
Mahogany
Style
Antique, Traditional
Product Details
Description
This is a fine quality antique English William IV mahogany secretaire desk, constructed of mahogany, with a pull-out writing interior, circa 1835, in excellent original condition.
Summary:
• Item: Mahogany Secretaire Desk
• Circa: 1835
• Period: William IV
• Provenance: England
• Wood: Mahogany
• External inset moulded drawer & door fronts
• Original turned mahogany knobs
• Hinged pullout secretaire desktop
• Original brass desk lever lock (with key)
• Six internal rosewood drawers
• Five internal pigeon holes
• Original green & gold tooled inset leather
• Original brass hinged arm supports with locking mechanism
• Hand-dovetailed mahogany drawer linings
• Large cupboard section below
• Internal cupboard shelf
• Original plinth
• Original pine backboards
• Stunning original colour & patination
• Excellent condition
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14-day UK returns policy
Description:
This is a fine quality antique English William IV mahogany secretaire desk, constructed of mahogany, with a pull-out writing interior, circa 1835, in excellent original condition. The top drawer comprises a large pull-out section, designed with a recessed moulded front, retaining the original mahogany knobs. It slides out and folds down (by unlocking the original brass mechanism on the drawer linings) to reveal a compartmentalized desktop interior. The interior comprises of five pigeonholes, flanked by six small rosewood fronted drawers, all of which retain the original drawer knobs. The drawers are mahogany lined and hand-dovetailed, displaying fine craftmanship. The writing surface boasts the original dark green gold-tooled inset leather. The lower section of the mahogany secretaire desk comprises two large cupboard doors; with the same recessed moulded door design, flanked by acanthus leaf shaped spandrels positioned below the pull-out drawer and also above the block shaped plinth. The cupboard doors open to reveal a spacious storage area, comprising an internal shelf. The doors retain their original working brass lever lock and original key. The mahogany secretaire desk is raised on a block shape plinth, with the original panelled backboards to the rear.
The mahogany secretaire desk boasts a rich red-brown mahogany colour. As it boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination; this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received.
This William IV secretaire would look superb in a variety of rooms, from the office to the living room; it would also suit both a traditional or contemporary setting. So don't miss out your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.
Dimensions:
External Height = 90cm / 35½” / 2ft 11½”
External Width = 91cm / 35⅞” / 2ft 11⅞”
External Depth = 44.5cm / 17½”/ 1ft 5½”
External Depth (When Extended) = 77.5cm / 30½” / 2ft 6½”
Writing Height = 63.7cm / 25”/ 2ft 1”
Writing Width = 81cm / 32”/ 2ft 8”
Writing Depth (When Extended) = 35cm / 13¾”/ 1ft 1¾”
Condition Report:
This is a fine quality antique English William IV mahogany secretaire desk, constructed of mahogany, with a comprehensive writing interior, circa 1835, in excellent original condition. Nominal old use marks to the top, corners and leading edges, but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The Secretaire desk retains its original drawer knobs, working locks, keys, inset leather, drawer linings, hinges and backboards. It is rare to see a piece of furniture of this quality in completely original condition. As the leather is original, there are age related old use marks to the leather surface. The Secretaire retains its original working brass locking mechanism. All drawers close flush to the frame and feature the original working locks (with a key). The mahogany secretaire desk stands on its original block plinth and incorporates the original backboards. The William IV secretaire has been cleaned and wax-polished in our work in our workshop. As it boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic mellow colour and patination; this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received.
Price:
The price for this item is £975 including free delivery and free 14-day returns to England, Wales & Southern Scotland*. The price does not include the chair pictured in the photos. The chair can be purchased separately if you are interested in the chair – please contact us.
Customer Service:
We offer customer satisfaction through the following services:
• Free delivery to England, Wales & Southern Scotland*
• Free 14 Day Returns
• Full money back assurance
• Worldwide shipping
• Full insurance of items in transit
Further Information:
For more information or photographs please email or call us.
Office: 01829 458 070
Julian: 07960 738 212
Yola: 07971 882 567
Customers outside the UK should call:
Office: 00 44 1829 458 070
Julian: 00 44 7960 738 212
Yola: 00 44 7971 882 567
Email: [email protected]
Free UK Delivery*:
We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland; for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands. If you live in one of the areas where we do not offer free delivery, please contact us for a delivery quote before purchasing the item. Delivery will be made by our specialised antique furniture delivery service, or in some cases we will use a courier service for distant deliveries.
Delivery times are usually 1-4 weeks depending on location; we aim to deliver the majority of items within 2 weeks. All items are professionally packaged and fully insured in transit; therefore, we can assure you, your items will be securely protected in transit and arrive safely with you.
Once you have purchased an item, we will contact you by email and/or telephone and provide you with a provisional delivery date, in order for you to confirm if it is suitable for you. Once you have confirmed you can accept delivery on the provisional delivery date, we will book the delivery in with our shippers and it then becomes a confirmed delivery date.
We will also provide you with our shippers' contact details, in case you need to contact the driver on the day of delivery. It's helpful if you can provide us with both the landline and mobile telephone number, in case the driver cannot reach you on one of the numbers on the day of delivery, they can contact you on your alternative number.
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Free 14 Days UK Returns & Refunds:
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee). You will be given a full refund as long as the item is returned in the same condition. We will collect returns using our own specialist furniture delivery company. We will not accept returns via a courier service (due to experience of damaged items in transit). This refund policy only applies to deliveries to the UK.
UK Buyer Payment:
For UK buyers, we accept cash on collection or delivery; cheque, credit card, BACS (free bank to bank transfer) or PayPal. Payment is requested within 5 days of the sale. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered.
International Buyers:
If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. The shipping quote provided is a global estimate only. The actual shipping cost will vary by country and postcode. Due to the distances and costs involved with shipping outside the UK, a returns policy is therefore not available for international buyers. Before placing your order(s) please make sure this is the item for you. We request payment by bank transfer (we do not accept payment via PayPal, credit or debit cards for international purchases). Payment is requested within 10 days of the purchase. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered to our shippers. The advertised price of the item does not include the shipping cost, sales tax, import duty or custom fees.
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About the Seller:
This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA. CINOA is the world association of Art & Antique dealer associations. All LAPADA & CINOA members abide by their strict code of practice by adhering to reputable standards of quality, expertise and integrity.
Yola Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 40 years. Yola Gray has a special interest in colonial furniture, specifically colonial four poster beds. Yola Gray also provides a variety of fine English antique furniture, art and fabrics to clients in the UK, Europe and further afield.
Please visit the Yola Gray website at www.yolagray.com for further items and information.
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Condition report:
This is a fine quality antique English William IV mahogany secretaire desk, constructed of mahogany, with a comprehensive writing interior, circa 1835, in excellent original condition. Nominal old use marks to the top, corners and leading edges, but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The Secretaire desk retains its original drawer knobs, working locks, keys, inset leather, drawer linings, hinges and backboards. It is rare to see a piece of furniture of this quality in completely original condition. As the leather is original, there are age related old use marks to the leather surface. The Secretaire retains its original working brass locking mechanism. All drawers close flush to the frame and feature the original working locks (with a key). The mahogany secretaire desk stands on its original block plinth and incorporates the original backboards. The William IV secretaire has been cleaned and wax-polished in our work in our workshop. As it boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic mellow colour and patination; this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received.
Wear Condition
Excellent
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Less than one week
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Yes
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Wear conditions
Excellent
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Last updated: 12/02/2026
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