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Circa 1780-1800 George III Slant Front Bureau or Desk

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Circa 1780-1800 George III slant front bureau or desk, English. Mahogany. A handsome example - the interior with obelisk inlays on the document drawers, the prospect door with bold satinwood diamond inlay. Six undulating, valenced pigeon holes & six holly banded drawers. Long history of quality period drawer hardware sets. Currently with brass open work batwing & bail pulls. Simple bracket feet. Oak secondary wood. The brass facing for one pull on the fall front supports worn away. Marks & scuffs commensurate with age & use. 38 5/8" w., 21.25" d., 42.25" h. Whitehall Antiques is a family business that has been a major source for the selective buyer for over 90 years. We are one the finest antiques shop in the South and Mid-Atlantic, proclaimed the “Best Antiques Shop in the Mid-Atlantic” by Mid-Atlantic Antiques Magazine. With over 7,500 square feet of show room space in an impressive Italianate Villa setting, Whitehall is a must visit spot for antiques collectors, dealers and decorators alike! We specialize in period 18th and 19th century English and Country French furniture, fine art, silver, porcelain, lighting, and all appropriate decorative accessories. You will also find pieces of American origin, from Continental Europe, Asia, and the Middle East and ranging in date and style from Baroque to Mid-Century Modern. In short, we are a treasure trove of unique items with an unprecedented selection for your home or collection!
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 42.25 in (107.32 cm)Width: 18.75 in (47.63 cm)Depth: 21.25 in (53.98 cm)
  • Style:
    George III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c. 1780-1800
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Marks & scuffs commensurate with age & use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chapel Hill, NC
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: WD-2701stDibs: LU6458240636142

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