Fine French Kingwood Secrétaire Abattant with Ormolu & Marble Top, c.1900 — Hawkins Antiques, Barry, South Wales

Fine French Kingwood Secrétaire Abattant with Ormolu & Marble Top, c.1900

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Why Hawkins Antiques?

Description

Overview

A fine quality French secrétaire abattant, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century, beautifully constructed in kingwood with intricate parquetry throughout and richly mounted with finely cast gilt bronze ormolu. Combining refined French craftsmanship with excellent proportions, this piece serves equally well as a writing desk, statement storage piece, or decorative focal point.

Key Features

French, late 19th to early 20th century
Kingwood with intricate parquetry throughout
Original veined marble top
Fall-front writing surface opening to a fitted interior
Three graduated drawers with original ornate handles and escutcheons
Elegant serpentine sides with applied ormolu mounts
Shaped legs with ormolu mounts
Finely cast gilt bronze ormolu throughout - all original

Craftsmanship & Detail

The upper section features a fall-front writing surface opening to reveal a fitted interior ideal for correspondence and document storage. The lower section houses three graduated drawers, all retaining their original ornate handles and escutcheons. The case is framed by elegant serpentine sides standing on shaped legs with applied ormolu mounts - the whole crowned with its original veined marble top, providing both visual balance and practical durability. The intricate parquetry throughout and richly cast gilt bronze ormolu mounts place this piece firmly in the upper tier of late 19th century French cabinet furniture - a superb combination of functionality and elegance.

Delivery

UK Delivery

We offer FREE fully wrapped and insured two-man delivery across mainland UK. All items are handled carefully by our trusted in-house delivery team.

International Shipping

Worldwide shipping is available. We regularly arrange professional international delivery for clients across Europe, the USA, and beyond. Please enquire for a tailored quotation.

Packaging & Handling

Professionally wrapped and protected
Handled by experienced furniture specialists
Carefully transported to minimise movement and risk
Collection available by appointment

Condition

Condition Report

In very good antique condition throughout. The kingwood retains a rich colour and grain with only minor surface wear consistent with age and use. Ormolu mounts are original and well-preserved with a good patina. The marble top is in excellent condition with no cracks or repairs noted. Structurally sound and ready for immediate use.

Additional Notes

Kingwood retains rich colour and grain - minor surface wear only
All ormolu mounts original and well-preserved with good patina
Marble top in excellent condition - no cracks or repairs
Structurally sound - ready for immediate use

Dimensions

Height 150cm Width 95cm Depth 41cm

Why Hawkins Antiques?

Three Generations Since 1960

Hawkins Antiques has been sourcing and selling fine antique furniture for over six decades, combining traditional expertise with carefully curated stock.

Personally Selected Stock

Every piece is individually chosen for quality, character, craftsmanship, and decorative appeal - we do not mass-source inventory.

Honest Condition Reporting

We photograph and describe each item accurately, highlighting condition, restorations, age-related wear, and authenticity.

Specialist Delivery

UK deliveries are handled carefully by trusted couriers, with international shipping arranged through specialist fine art transport companies.

Let customers speak for us

from 13 reviews

Websiteeasy to use & very quick delivery.

Wayne Crocker

05/29/2026

Hawkins Antiques

Our house was built in 1820, so I have been slowly acquiring furniture from the same period. The piece is perfect & arrived very quickly too.

Wayne Crocker

05/29/2026

Fine Georgian Mahogany Fold Over Tea Table With Carved Lion Paw Feet C.1820

We love our fender. Brilliant condition and very speedy and good delivery service.

Chloe Frost

04/10/2026

Hawkins Antiques

We purchased a table from Hawkins Antique and it is absolutely stunning and a mint condition! Delivery was very fast and the delivery team were fantastic and really went the extra mile to get the table into the house - it wasn't simple due to our narrow front door, but the guys managed to get it in, keeping the table safe along the way! Highly recommend - very happy! Made another purchase already!

Liam Phillips

03/25/2026

Hawkins Antiques

If you are looking for an antique/furniture dealer who sells good quality at appropriate prices, are prompt, polite and helpful and deliver what they promise, our recent experience of Hawkins exactly fits that bill.wewill gladly buy from them again.

Bali Kochar

02/26/2026

Hawkins Antiques

We had purchased a walnut sideboard from this company. We are delighted with it and with the service. The sideboard - is in a very good condition, clean, as described and advertised. We found dealing with everyone in that company to be straight forward and helpful. I would not hesitate buying from them again! Highly recommended!!!

Monika Hold

02/26/2026

Hawkins Antiques

The cabinet was just as expected photos were spot on. Delivery service was excellent and fast. Highly recommend Lee and co. Thank you

Linda Bennett

11/18/2025

Hawkins Antiques

Superb service from purchase to delivery. Lee could not have been more helpful and the item is exactly as described. His delivery guys were wonderful too!

Ruth Middle

10/03/2025

Hawkins Antiques

Hawkins Antiques have been absolutely perfect. The furniture we bought is brilliant, exactly as described and photographed, and the team couldn’t have been more helpful and professional

Dan Sails

08/19/2025

Hawkins Antiques

Bought a William Tillman table and chairs. We are absolutely thrilled with the purchase and the company was very understanding when we were having trouble with moving dates. They were extremely helpful and understanding. Items came well packed and dropped off by two nice chaps who moved everything into the house for us without any hassle at all. Absolutely no trouble in recommending Hawkins Antiques. Would give more than 5*

M Wilson

08/03/2022

Hawkins Antiques

Visited Hawkins Antiques a few days ago and must say I was very impressed with the wonderful furniture and the helpfulness of the staff. Well worth a visit

Donna Oram

11/15/2017

Hawkins Antiques

I visited this place last week and have to say I was amazed, it was like a museum. I definitely recommend anyone to take a visit to Hawkins antiques if you are in the Cardiff or Barry area.

Rukaya Wareth

11/15/2017

Hawkins Antiques