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George II Walnut Slant Front Bureau Bookcase / Secretary

$23,500
£17,437.91
€20,312.78
CA$32,712.17
A$36,427.95
CHF 18,958.74
MX$449,152.26
NOK 241,454
SEK 226,943.36
DKK 151,558.52
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About the Item

George II walnut and walnut burl slant front bureau bookcase / secretary with original hand beveled mirrored doors on bracket feet. Upper cabinet with candle slides conceals book shelves while slant front with book rail opens to reveal pigeon holes and document drawers and column slides flanking a central cupboard. Between the red leather writing area and the back outfitting there lies a semi-hidden, flush slide which opens to reveal a storage area below.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 82.75 in (210.19 cm)Width: 39.75 in (100.97 cm)Depth: 22.5 in (57.15 cm)
  • Style:
    George II (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1730
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Woodbury, CT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Y 791stDibs: 090328862922

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