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Antique Georgian George II Figured Walnut Bookcase Bureau Secretary Desk, 1750

About the Item

A very fine antique George II figured and inlaid walnut bureau bookcase/secretary, circa 1750. The bookcase secretary in two secrions, the upper bookcase having a stepped crown with twin arched mirrored doors below, the mirror to the right side having a reversed engraved flower and the doors enclosing three adjustable shelves. The base having a fall front with a fitted writing surface, the interior is extravagantly fitted with eight pigeonholes, six drawers with a central carved arched door flanked with ribbed columns. The door having a secret switch to the inside allowing the whole 'box' to be withdrawn, therefore providing access to two secret drawers to the verso. The base having twin pull-out lopers to support the fall front, below are four long and two short drawers, the cabinet is raised on bracket feet. The bookcase secretary is made from the finest figured walnut which is crossbanded & inlaid with satinwood stringing, the cabinet has all the original brass handles, lockplates/escutcheons. This is a very fine quality early Georgian bookcase secretary in very good condition indeed. Provenance; From a fine early 18th century country house, Cotswolds, Southwest England. Bloomsbury Fine Art & Antiques ship internationally, if we have your location we can provide a pererential shipping quote.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 88 in (223.52 cm)Width: 46.5 in (118.11 cm)Depth: 22.5 in (57.15 cm)
  • Style:
    George II (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Walnut,Cross-Banded,Inlay
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1750-1759
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1750
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very good condition indeed.
  • Seller Location:
    Portland, OR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: C8461stDibs: LU4876122615792
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