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David Harvey gives us a masterclass on this stunning Gillows Secretaire and shows us all of its hidden secrets!

[@paulmaryon9088]

What a stunning piece, how I wish it were mine. Thank you David, hope you are well

[@johndeerman2105]

Stunning. Please take more time to show us the rest of this magnificent piece. What does the rear case work look like? How are the drawers in the cabinet constructed. What’s is the process for lowering the raised work space? What a wonderful design. Thank you.

[@_wesleyhome_]

Oh I love Gillows!

[@WRHarveyAntiquesLtd]

You are not the only one! David Harvey

[@beiderbecke1927]

I'm so glad you're doing a deep dive on this piece, it deserves it, and I'm looking forward to learning more. I can't help imagining all the bits and pieces I've gathered over a long life stored in those drawers. I don't know that I need secret compartments, at least not yet. Thanks so much.

[@WRHarveyAntiquesLtd]

We are currently putting all 3 parts of this review of the Gillows Secretaire Library Cabinet into a single video so viewers can go seamlessly from one part to another. It should be available soon. Thank you for your interest. David Harvey.

[@johndeerman2105]

What is inside the little door at the center?

[@johndeerman2105]

On your website you have extra images. In those images there are little brass wheels of some kind. What is the function of those wheels?

[@WRHarveyAntiquesLtd]

Thank you for your e-mails and the centre door opens with folio dividers behind. The brass wheels are on the baize lined slide to ensure it retracts and runs smoothly. There is an image of the piece's back on the website . To lower the double rising top it needs to be raised slightly to release the easel stands and then lowered in two stages. I hope this is all helpful and the next 2 videos should further explain this magnificent cabinet. David Harvey

[@johndeerman2105]

@@WRHarveyAntiquesLtd thank you. When I got onto your website I noticed you mention you would divide this video into three parts. I am very excited to see the next two about this wonderful design. Thank you for the reply.