A Rare Scottish Regency Mahogany Library Secretaire.

A rare Scottish Regency Mahogany Library Secretaire.

Interesting to see is, that there are a lot of

small special drawers (inlaid with the letters of the alphabet) and a secret compartments in

the top section.

In the under section, behind the doors,

there are folio slides.

Still with the typical Edinburgh pattern

original brass mounts and handles

and with the beautiful old patination,

circa: 1810

in original old used condition with original old beautiful patination

attributed to:

W I L L I A M   T R O T T E R

Edinburgh

(1772-1833)

The lock stamped with the famed Joseph Bramah 14 Piccadilly.
Joseph Bramah established his prestigious security and engineering business in London in 1784.
He was famous for his precision and resistance locks.

With engraved silver plaque on top with the following text:

“Left to Gabriela Cunninghame Graham of Gartmore,

by Anna Lady Erskine 1885”

This rare library secretaire was a gift to Gabriela Cunninghame Graham of Gartmore by Anna Lady Erskine 1885.

Lady Anna Ernskine born Scotland 1802, died in 1886 in Leamington Spa, she was the wife of a politician.

Gabriela Cunninghame Graham of Gartmore born 1858 died 1906

was a writer, translator, lecturer and socialist.
She was known as a dynamic woman.

96.5cm high, 109cm wide, 59cm deep.