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2025-12-05 10:00:00 2025-12-05 10:00:00 America/New_York Mebane Antique Auction Gallery Mebane Antique Auction Gallery : Fine Americana And Continental Antiques Two Day Event - Day 1 https://bid.mebaneauction.com/auctions/mebane-antique-auction-gallery/fine-americana-and-continental-antiques-two-day-event---day-1-20352 Very fine estate discoveries to include: vintage luxury wristwatches, sterling silver, fine art, furniture, lighting, fine estate jewelry. We encourage all collectors to preview our event. Preview and reserve seating is available Monday December 1st, 2025, to Thursday December 4th, 2025, from 8 am – 9pm EST. We are still working on cataloging this auction Mebane Antique Auction Gallery info@mebaneauction.com

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Lot 472

George III Style Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

Estimate: $100 - $10,000

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Starting Bid

$50

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Description

19th Century; Original, 83.75” height, 42” width, 22.5” depth. Classic solid mahogany two-piece unit. With two upper hinged doors with glass panes and Gothic applied wooden trim. Upper unit has two interior adjustable shelves. Lower case has four drawers with upper drawer having fall front writing board with 7 interior drawers and 3 open compartments. Drawers have dove tail construction and beadwork. Supported by bracket feet with spurs. Complete with original brass hardware. Appears to be excellent and original with very minor scratches. Due to the size and weight of this lot, shipping will be unavailable and the winning bidder must arrange pick up from our gallery within 30 days of auction date. Please view photos. Provenance: C. Staley

Medium

Wood

Date

Late 19th Century

Exhibited

Currently Mebane Antique Gallery and available for preview

Literature

George III-style mahogany secretaire bookcases originated in Britain around the 1760s during King George III's reign, evolving from the Georgian era's emphasis on Neoclassical design and fine craftsmanship. These pieces are defined by their functionality, combining a display or storage bookcase with a hidden writing desk, and are known for their use of mahogany, elegant proportions, and detailed features like glazed doors and fitted interiors. Key design elements include architectural pediments, intricate marquetry, and astragal moldings, reflecting the era's refined taste and skilled cabinetmaking

Notes

Available for live in house bidding and pay-pick up from our gallery, Always bid with confidence with Mebane Auction. Thank you Jon Lambert

Condition

Very Good Original

Available payment options

We DO offer in house shipping. We DO NOT provide shipping estimates. We at Mebane Antique Auction Gallery, count it a privilege to be able to service our customers through our shipping department. We have and will continue to serve our customers in all 50 states & internationally. ALL items won by bidder will be shipped through the United States Post Office Insured Mail and/or Registered Mail UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED BY BUYER. Buyer is responsible for paying ACTUAL shipping cost (postage AND insurance), which will be added to the buyer’s invoice as soon as the item is ready to be shipped. Some invoices are subject to a $5 to $10 packaging material fee per box. This fee is based on the size, weight and amount of items purchased. There is no charge for labor or transportation to the post office. All items, will be packaged accordingly with USPS shipping standards or standards from which the company providing service. All packages, will be shipped in a timely manner. A timeline for items shipped will not be provided. Items will be shipped in the order paid invoices are received. Bidders are always welcome to pickup at our gallery in lieu of shipping. MAAG will not arrange shipping for oversized items. It is on the bidder to find a courier or pick up at our gallery. Online Bidders: We will add shipping charges to your invoice once we have your shipping cost. Once payment for the invoice is received, we will have our shipping department package and prepare your items for shipping. That means we automatically prepare items for shipping after payment is collected. We use the address listed on your account for shipping. IF YOU NEED TO USE A DIFFERENT ADDRESS OR DO NOT NEED SHIPPING AND WILL PICK UP, LET US KNOW ASAP AFTER PAYING YOUR INVOICE. We thank you and anticipate any & every item(s) purchased from Mebane Antique Auction Gallery that requires shipping to be an easy & pleasurable experience. If you have any questions, concerns, or special shipping requests please contact Bryan at 919-563-2424. As of March 1, 2025, MAAG is not liable to handle insurance claims. If an item is damaged in transit, it is on the bidder to submit a claim through the post office: https://www.usps.com/help/claims.htm. As of May 1, 2025, if MAAG needs to use a third-party shipper, it is between the bidder and third party to handle shipping, including packaging and cost. MAAG can deliver to a third party, dependent on size, but will not act as liaison between bidder and third party.

C. Staley