Fantastic quality secretaire bookcase. Early 19th century, English. Well figured mahogany with mahogany secondary wood - indicative of the best English cabinetmakers and finest pieces of the time. Cluster column corners with stop inlays and crossbanded panel details. Raised on shaped splay bracket feet. Crotch mahogany drawer fronts; ring turned and rosette pulls. Glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves. Crown molding with frieze surmounted by stepped moldings for visual lift. Well fitted and inlaid secretaire drawer, including a fitted standish drawer with inkwells and pigeon hole drawers. The writing surface now in black, gilt tooled leather. 51 1/4" w., 89 1/2" h., 23 1/4" d.