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Period: 1780s
Fine Antique Georgian circa 1780 Oyster Venner Bureau Bookcase Chest of Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine and important Georgian circa 1780 Oyster veneer Bureau bookcase with original candle holders
A highly decorative and important bu...
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English Georgian Antique 1780s Bookcases
Materials
Oak
18th Century George III Mahogany Bookcase Secretary, Georgian, 1780s
Located in Roma, RM
English Bookcase, George III, circa 1780, mahogany wood, in good condition but in need of restoration.
Fantastic example of English craftsmanship for this type of furniture.
Carefu...
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English George III Antique 1780s Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Walnut Dutch Marquetry Bureau Cabinet Bookcase 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an important antique Dutch walnut and marquetry bureau bookcase, circa 1780 in date.
It has been made from the finest burr walnut w...
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Dutch Antique 1780s Bookcases
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18th Century George III Mahogany Inlaid Irish Bookcase Cabinet 1780s
Located in Roma, RM
Irish bookcase, Georgian era, circa 1780, mahogany and inlaid with fruit woods. Marvelous proportions and exceptional quality are the woods used for its creation, neither too flamed ...
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Irish George III Antique 1780s Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Mahogany Bureau Bookcase
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th century mahogany bureau bookcase with a nice moulded cornice with dentil moulding, the top section having two astrigal glazed doors ...
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British Georgian Antique 1780s Bookcases
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Mahogany
18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Sideboard Plate Rack
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Beautiful 18th century French Louis XV walnut sideboard plate rack, original brass hinges, key escutcheon plates and pulls,
fine carved door, shaped apron, elegant front legs ending ...
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French Louis Philippe Antique 1780s Bookcases
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George III Waterfall Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Altrincham, GB
Georgian inlaid waterfall bookcase, of small form with open shelves and a pair of cupboard doors raised on tapering square legs
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English George III Antique 1780s Bookcases
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Mahogany, Satinwood
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Literature
Mallett’s Great English Furniture, London: Bullfinch Press 1991, p.248, fig 287, by Lanto Synge,
English Furniture 1660-1714 From Charles II to Queen Anne, by Dr Adam Bowett,
Woodbridge: Antique Collector’s Club, 2002 Chapter 7 Case Furniture 1689–1714 pp.221-223 fig. 7:53
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