George II Inlaid Walnut Bureau Cabinet

An elegant and rare Queen Anne period marquetry inlaid walnut cabinet-on-chest in two parts, the upper section with cabinet doors opening to reveal three adjustable shelves, the base...

A good English George II period walnut wing armchair with cushion, upholstered in gros and petit needlepoint material, the chair dating from the early part of the 18th century. The n...

A set of 4 English George II period walnut side chairs of good scale, the undulating crestrail above a vasiform splat with carved volutes, terminating in a balloon seat with drop-in ...

An English George II period sterling silver sauce boat of typical form, the base hallmarked JB with other hallmarks, (except the lion passant) rubbed. Monogrammed on one side. An ele...

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An 18th-century mahogany bureau cabinet of impressive architectural form and lovely rich color. George II period, circa 1740. The top surmounted by a bold architectural pediment and centered by a brass finial. The two arched panel doors reveal three adjustable shelves which have candle slides below them. Furthermore, the bureau section is fitted with a stepped interior. This has two secret compartments, drawers and pigeon holes, and the fall is conventionally supported on two lopers. Lined in the best quality English oak. The blind doors of this Georgian cabinet have well-figured mahogany panels of very good rich color which reflect beautifully in the candle light. The chamfered and arched doors display a further level of sophistication and quality. The beautifully-drawn arched pediment is in perfect proportion with the rest of the cabinet / bookcase. In excellent condition overall. Architectural furniture designs on the continent commenced with the arrival of the Renaissance, and they have their origins in Roman and Greek architecture. Nb. Bureau bookcases display books, china or silver behind glazed doors, but are described more accurately as bureau cabinets when they are fitted with blind doors. We often refer to antique bookcases / cabinets as ''secretary desks'' in the US. Information on pediments: 'Illustrated Dictionary...

A very impressive mahogany bureau cabinet / bookcase / secretary*, with secret compartments. In the manner of Giles Grendey (1693-1780). In mahogany and parcel gilt. Mid-18th century, George II period. This English bureau cabinet displays fine, deep, rich colour and superb surface patination throughout. The top section with a broken-arch pediment and dentil cornice. The frieze well carved with Gothic arcaded blind fretwork. Centred by a later urn-shaped finial. The cabinet with two carved parcel-gilt gesso bordered ogee shaped doors. Old but apparently later mirror plates enclosing a fitted interior with eight drawers and adjustable shelves. The cleated fall, with its original lock, now fitted with a wine red, gilt-tooled writing surface revealing an exceptionally high-quality arrangement of canopied drawers and pigeon holes. The interior is centred by an arched, architectural over door...

A very nice and rare George II walnut cabinet on chest, the top section with mirror paneled door, and banded border concealing three adjustable shelves, the lower section fitted with...

Gorgeous English George II Style Mahogany Inlaid Bookcase Breakfront Dimensions : 85" Tall X 80" Wide X 16.5" Deep This breakfront was made in the UK about 25 years ago and is exce...

A George III burr walnut bureau with boxwood and ebony inlay, The sloping full enclosed pigeonholes and drawers over two short and three graduated drawers on bracket feet. with a wor...

George II Mahogany Glazed Corner Cabinet. circa 1750 Standing on bracket feet, featuring 2 fielded panel doors on the bottom section, the top section having a pair of astragal glaz...