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Collections > Furniture > Secretaire Bookcase

Secretaire Bookcase

Mahogany, the carved details ebonised. The central drawer below the main panel is fitted as a secretaire. The carved motifs refer to Mercury, the Messenger of the gods (shown by his staff with serpents) and Athene, the goddess of wisdom and learning (shown by her owl). Size: Height: 235 cm; Width: 146 cm; Depth: 29 cm.

School: English

Place: England

Object Type: secretaire

Period: George III

Broad Date: Regency

Century: 19th century

Materials: Mahogany, Glass

Museum Accession Number: 1973.91.FW