Secretaire Collection

Telegraph machines: the telegraph on the Louvre in Paris 1, and the telegraph at Lille showing the mechanism for moving
FLO4575190 Telegraph machines: the telegraph on the Louvre in Paris 1, and the telegraph at Lille showing the mechanism for moving the arms and an observer with telescope dictating to a secretary 2

Design for secretary desk, 1816. Creator: Unknown
Design for secretary desk, 1816

Design for secretary desk, 1816. Creator: Unknown
Design for secretary desk, 1816

Richesse et misère ou rien qu'un, 1818. Creator: Louis Maloeuvre
Richesse et misere ou rien qu'un, 1818. (Wealth and Misery or Nothing but One). A thin man stands holding a thread; is he repairing his shirt which hangs on the chair

Queen Mary's Personal Secretaire Bookcase, HMS Medina
Queen Mary's Personal Secretaire Bookcase - The Royal Yacht, HMS Medina, 1911-1912 Coronation Expedition to India for the Durbar. Designed and made for Her Majesty by Waring and Gillow

Fall-front secretaire, c. 1829 (Japanese and Chinese lacquer, gilt-metal mounts)
6239477 Fall-front secretaire, c.1829 (Japanese and Chinese lacquer, gilt-metal mounts) by Morel & Seddon (fl.1827-30) (attr)

Portrait of a group of men, servants and employees of Count Ducos in Paris
LSE4316163 Portrait of a group of men, servants and employees of Count Ducos in Paris. Photograph, circa 1870-1886, by Paul Emile Theodore Ducos (1849-1913)

Library bookcase and secretaire, Regency style
6338618 Library bookcase and secretaire, Regency style by British School, (19th century); (add.info.: Library bookcase and secretaire, Regency style)

Secretary Cabinet, Neuwied, c. 1775. Creator: David Roentgen
Secretary Cabinet, Neuwied, c. 1775

Secretaire aabattant, 1820 / 25. Creator: Unknown
Secretaire a abattant, 1820/25

Secretary, c. 1937. Creator: Randolph F Miller
Secretary, c. 1937

Secretary, 1937. Creator: Bernard Krieger
Secretary, 1937

Secretary, c. 1936. Creator: Bernard Gussow
Secretary, c. 1936

Secretary Cabinet, 1935 / 1942. Creator: William Kieckhofel
Secretary Cabinet, 1935/1942

Shaker Secretary Desk, c. 1937. Creator: John W Kelleher
Shaker Secretary Desk, c. 1937

Secretary, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Henry Meyers
Secretary, 1935/1942

Shaker Secretary, 1935 / 1942. Creator: John W Kelleher
Shaker Secretary, 1935/1942

George III secretaire library bookcase, c. 1765 (ebony-inlaid mahogany)
CH441566 George III secretaire library bookcase, c.1765 (ebony-inlaid mahogany) by Chippendale, Thomas (1718-79) (attr.to); 251.5x199.6x62.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; British

Louis XVI Secretaire a Abbatant, late 18th century (marble, leather, ormolu-mounted kingwood, tulipwood, amaranth)
3479848 Louis XVI Secretaire a Abbatant, late 18th century (marble, leather, ormolu-mounted kingwood, tulipwood, amaranth)

George II secretaire-cabinet (mahogany & fretwork)
3060512 George II secretaire-cabinet (mahogany & fretwork) by Wright, Richard (fl.c.1747-71) & Elwick, Edward (fl.c.1747-71) (attr)

George II secretaire-cabinet (mahogany & fretwork)
3060511 George II secretaire-cabinet (mahogany & fretwork) by Wright, Richard (fl.c.1747-71) & Elwick, Edward (fl.c.1747-71) (attr)

Characteristic Sheraton Furniture (engraving)
969912 Characteristic Sheraton Furniture (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Characteristic Sheraton Furniture)

Miscellaneous 1600-1800
LLM455301 Miscellaneous 1600-1800 by Kretschmer, Albert (1825-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miscellaneous 1600-1800)

Louis XVI secretaire (tulipwood, amaranth & marquetry)
714760 Louis XVI secretaire (tulipwood, amaranth & marquetry) by Birckle, Jacques (1734-1803); 142.5x99x41.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

La Louis. Named for Antoine Louis, Secretaire Perpetuel de l Academie Royale de Chirurgie. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Collection precieuse et enluminee des fleurs les plus belles

Design for a commode and secretaire cabinet, from Oeuvres diverses de Lalonde
STC468609 Design for a commode and secretaire cabinet, from Oeuvres diverses de Lalonde, decorateur et dessinateur, published 1780-96 (litho) by Lalonde

Florimond de Robertet, secretaire des finances 1458-1527
Florimond de Robertet, secretaire des finances du roi, Florimond Ier Robertet d Alluye, 1458-1527. Short manteau, pourpoint, yellow pantalons with a violet line

Secretary cabinet, 1732 (walnut, holly, mirror glass & brass)
2969930 Secretary cabinet, 1732 (walnut, holly, mirror glass & brass) by Kirkhoffer, John (fl.1730-39); height: 217.2 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Oak inlaid secretaire by Sir Ambrose Heal
Oak inlaid secretaire designed by Sir Ambrose Heal for Heal and Son, shown at the Paris International Exhibition of 1900. 1900

Louis XV secretaire serre-bijoux (ormolu, tulipwood & kingwood)
1216549 Louis XV secretaire serre-bijoux (ormolu, tulipwood & kingwood) by Roussel, Pierre (1723-82) (attr. to); 100x47.5x34.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

An English ivory-inlaid rosewood and marquetry secretaire, late 19th century
6369355 An English ivory-inlaid rosewood and marquetry secretaire, late 19th century by Collinson & Lock (est.1860s); Private Collection; (add.info.: The design attributed to G. J)

Biedermeier secretaire-commode, second quarter of the 19th century (walnut & mahogany)
694068 Biedermeier secretaire-commode, second quarter of the 19th century (walnut & mahogany) by German School, (19th century); 148.5x114.3x63 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German

English ivory-inlaid rosewood and marquetry secretaire, late 19th century
3821833 English ivory-inlaid rosewood and marquetry secretaire, late 19th century (rosewood & ivory) by Collinson & Lock (est.1860s); 138.5x96x37.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Last of the Old Arctic Ship "Resolute"(engraving)
1054156 The Last of the Old Arctic Ship " Resolute" (engraving) by Brewer, Henry William (fl.1858-d.1903); Private Collection; (add.info)

Louis XVI Secretaire a Abbatant, late 18th century (marble, leather
3479849 Louis XVI Secretaire a Abbatant, late 18th century (marble, leather, ormolu-mounted kingwood, tulipwood, amaranth)

Arrival of a miniature messenger from the manuscript "Renaud de Montauban"
JLJ4593438 Arrival of a miniature messenger from the manuscript " Renaud de Montauban" or " Les quatre fils Aymon" by Loyset Liedet (active between 1448 and 1478). Ms. 5073

George II secretaire-cabinet (mahogany & fretwork)
3060510 George II secretaire-cabinet (mahogany & fretwork) by Wright, Richard (fl.c.1747-71) & Elwick, Edward (fl.c.1747-71) (attr)

George II secretaire-cabinet (mahogany & fretwork)
3060513 George II secretaire-cabinet (mahogany & fretwork) by Wright, Richard (fl.c.1747-71) & Elwick, Edward (fl.c.1747-71) (attr)

Cabinet-top Desk Secretary, 1937. Creator: Ferdinand Cartier
Cabinet-top Desk Secretary, 1937

Secretary Bookcase, c. 1936. Creator: Rex F Bush
Secretary Bookcase, c. 1936

Wall Elevation with a Secretaire, from Schreibtische, ca. 1748-70

Chippendale Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase, mid 18th century, (1930). Creator: Unknown
Chippendale Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase, mid 18th century, (1930). Piece of furniture made by English cabinet-maker Thomas Chippendale (1718-1779)

Secretaire commode, c1785 Artist: George Brookshaw
Secretaire commode, c1785. The medallions are all derived from Angelica Kauffmanns work. Representing: ?Una and the Lion? (on top), the lovers ?Damon and Musidora? and ?Paris and Oenone?

The Sister Inlaid Double Secretaire and Bookcase Cabinet, Sheraton, 1911-1912. Artist: Edwin Foley
Sheraton sister inlaid double secretaire and bookcase cabinet, 1911-1912. A print from The Book of Decorative Furniture its Form, Colour and History, Volume II by Edwin Foley, TC and EC Jack Ltd

Upright secretaire, 1911-1912. Artist: Edwin Foley
Upright secretaire, 1911-1912. Inlaid in various woods with cast, chased and gilt bronze mounts. From the Wallace Collection, London

Inlaid ormolu mounted upright secretaire, French, 1911-1912. Artist: Edwin Foley
Inlaid ormolu mounted upright secretaire, French, 1911-1912. Made from sycamore, tulip, kingwood, holly and other woods natural and stained

Secretaire Made from the Timbers of the British Arctic Ship resolute, "
Secretaire Made from the Timbers of the British Arctic Ship " resolute, " and Presented by Queen Victoria to the President of the United States

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Discover the timeless elegance of a secretaire - a piece of furniture that combines functionality and beauty. From Queen Mary's Personal Secretaire Bookcase aboard the majestic HMS Medina to the exquisite Baillie Scott Furniture, these pieces are truly works of art. The Fall-front secretaire from c. 1829 showcases intricate Japanese and Chinese lacquer with gilt-metal mounts, adding an exotic touch to any space. Step back in time with a captivating photograph capturing Count Ducos' group of men, servants, and employees in Paris during the late 19th century. Their surroundings include a stunning library bookcase and secretaire in Regency style, reflecting sophistication and refinement. Travel further into history with the Secretary Cabinet from Neuwied dating back to 1775 by David Roentgen - its craftsmanship is unparalleled. The Secrétaire abattant from 1820/25 adds an air of mystery as its creator remains unknown but leaves no doubt about their talent. Fast forward to the mid-20th century where Randolph F Miller's secretary cabinet stands as a testament to modern design sensibilities. Bernard Krieger's secretaries from 1937 showcase sleek lines and functional features that were ahead of their time. Lastly, Bernard Gussow's secretary from c. 1936 exudes elegance through its refined details and impeccable craftsmanship. Whether you appreciate historical significance or contemporary allure, there is something enchanting about owning a secretaire – it holds secrets within its compartments while making a statement in your home.