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A rare small early-18th century walnut bureau bookcase/ cabinet
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A rare, small, English George I / II- period walnut bureau bookcase/ cabinet with a moulded swan-neck pediment. Circa 1727-1730.
The bevelled mirror plate has a candle slide below.
The lower writing section behind the fall reveals a fitted interior of numerous small and unusual concave- and convex-fronted working drawers with a well.
All veneered in figured walnut of excellent old colour and surface patination. Raised on its original bracket feet. Old brass mounts are correct for period but later. Retaining original locks and apparently original mirror plate. Pine carcass.
As the oak-lined drawers have lip mouldings this dates the piece to ca 1730.
Dimensions:
w: 2’ 1 1/2'’ (64.75 cm)
d: 19 3/4’’ (50 cm)
h: 6’ 11’' (211 cm) (208.5 cm without finial).
- Dimensions:Height: 83.08 in (211 cm)Width: 25.5 in (64.75 cm)Depth: 20.08 in (51 cm)
- Style:George I (Of the Period)
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1727-1730
- Condition:Replacements made: Old brass mounts are correct for period but later. Probably predominantly 19th-century brasses. Wear consistent with age and use. All veneered in figured walnut of excellent old colour and surface patination. Raised on its original bracket feet. Old brass mounts are correct for period but later. Retaining original locks and apparently original mirror plate. Pine carcass.
- Seller Location:Lymington, GB
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