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Antique Gentleman's Bureau, English, Walnut, Writing Desk, Secretaire, Georgian
About the Item
This is an antique gentleman's bureau. A fine English, walnut writing desk or secretaire, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1760.
Wonderful Georgian example, with a delightful visual appearance
Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout
Quality walnut stocks present fascinating grain interest
Basks in warm caramel hues across all surfaces with lighter stringing
Classic bureau form, with a fall front over four graduated drawers
Brass escutcheons and drop handles in the classic shaped batwing form
Working lock to the fall front, the key turning effortlessly through the escutcheon
Front opens to reveal the fitted interior and skiver, supported by extending lopers
Inset into the two-piece writing surface, a quality velvet skiver with shaped corners
Suite of small drawers to the gallery, alongside pigeon holes and a central door
Opening the door reveals a personalised note, dating to 1844 — working lock, key present
Pilasters either side of the door pull forth, to reveal concealed storage sleeves
Escutcheons across all four drawers - main key present for drawers 2 & 3
Quality oak drawer boxes, intersecting the thick fascia with dovetail joints
Drawers of graduated height, the uppermost drawer of narrower profile
The whole raised upon shaped bracket feet, with a panelled finish to the rear
This is a superb antique fall front bureau, with a complement of drawers and internal storage as an accompaniment to the inset writing skiver. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 97cm (38.25'')
Max Depth: 54cm (21.25'')
Max Height: 102.5cm (40.25'')
Extended Depth Width: 89cm (35'')
Skiver Width: 53cm (20.75'')
Skiver Depth: 42.5cm (16.75'')
Skiver Height: 76.5cm (30'')
- Dimensions:Height: 40.36 in (102.5 cm)Width: 38.19 in (97 cm)Depth: 21.26 in (54 cm)
- Style:Georgian (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1760
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Presented in very good antique condition.
- Seller Location:Hele, Devon, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 249151stDibs: LU2645342807532
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