George II Bureau Cabinet
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George II Bureau Cabinet
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 84.26 in (214 cm)Width: 33.08 in (84 cm)Depth: 22.84 in (58 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1750
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Edinburgh, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 279011stDibs: LU3658315210512
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