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Antique George I Quality Figured Walnut Bureau Bookcase
About the Item
Antique George I quality figured walnut bureau bookcase having a shaped cornice above a pair of walnut doors with original plate mirrors opening to reveal a fitted interior and two adjustable shelves above a figured walnut fall opening to reveal a fitted interior of seven drawers, pigeon holes and a writing surface above four long cockbeeded oak lined drawers, later brass handles standing on original bracket feet
A handsome example boasting a wonderful colour
Dimensions:
Height 212.5 cm (83.66 in)
Width 106.5 cm (41.92 in)
Depth 37.5 cm (14.76 in)
To desk surface 81.5 cm (32.08 in)
Dated 1720
- Dimensions:Height: 83.67 in (212.5 cm)Width: 41.93 in (106.5 cm)Depth: 14.77 in (37.5 cm)
- Style:George I (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1720
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. A handsome example boasting a wonderful colour.
- Seller Location:Suffolk, GB
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