Antiques M.S. Rau | Queen Anne Walnut Secretary

This Important Queen Anne-Period Walnut Secretary Demonstrates Exceptional Quality And Artistry. It Boasts A Desirable Double Bonnet, Mirrored Cabinet Doors, Later Bun Feet And Its Original Embossed Leather Writing Surface. The Interior Is Skillfully Constructed With A Choice Of Compartments In Which To Hide One’S Important Documents And Valuables. A Secret Drawer Is Also Concealed In The Side Of The Bureau Interior, And The Inclusion Of Original Brass Locks And Some Pulls Adds To This Secretary’S Desirability. Queen Anne-Period Furnishings Such As This Walnut Secretary Are Incredibly Rare And Important Examples Of English Cabinetmaking.

The Secretary Bookcase, Or Secretaire, Was An Innovative Piece Of Writing Furniture Introduced In The Early 18Th Century. For The Wealthiest Households, It Proved To Be The Preferred Piece Of Writing Furniture. As The Demand For These Versatile Furnishings Grew, So Did The Level Of Craftsmanship And Overall Beauty. Secretaries Like This Treasure Soon Became The Focal Point Of The Manor, Serving As Statements Of Culture And Education.

Circa 1720

36 1/2″ Wide X 24″ Deep X 79″ High