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George III Mahogany Bureau
Christine Kavanagh Antiques
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£1,900
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George III Mahogany Bureau

18th century
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A mahogany bureau with fitted interior dates from around 1770. Much prized choice of veneers, fiddle back mahogany with its “curls’ . Original fitted interior of inlaid central cupboard door, flanked by pull out compartments faced with leather spine, faux books. Original swan neck brass handle retaining traces of original gilding. The drawers are oak lined and all run well. Original ogee bracket feet. Stunning patination and lovely original condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
105cm (41.34")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Declaration

Christine Kavanagh Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Bureau to the Georgian era.

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SA1001504
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Description
A mahogany bureau with fitted interior dates from around 1770. Much prized choice of veneers, fiddle back mahogany with its “curls’ .
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Original fitted interior of inlaid central cupboard door, flanked by pull out compartments faced with leather spine, faux books.
Christine Kavanagh Antiques

Original swan neck brass handle retaining traces of original gilding. The drawers are oak lined and all run well. Original ogee bracket feet. Stunning patination and lovely original condition.

Height
105cm (41.34")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Date of Manufacture

Christine Kavanagh Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Bureau to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1001504
Christine Kavanagh Antiques
Christine Kavanagh Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

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Telephone 01777 871 080 or 07850 463 173
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1 - 3 Castlegate
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Nottinghamshire
NG24 1AZ
United Kingdom
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A George III mahogany bureau featuring a sloping front flap over four graduated drawers with brass swan-neck handles and bracket feet.
George III mahogany bureau
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A George III mahogany bureau is an 18th-century British writing desk featuring a sloped writing flap that opens to reveal an interior fitted with small drawers and pigeonholes, situated above a series of wide storage drawers.

Georgian bureaus were primarily constructed from solid and veneered mahogany, often featuring secondary woods such as pine or oak for internal drawer linings and back panels, completed with cast brass handles and escutcheons.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-planed wood surfaces, original oak or pine secondary drawer timbers, age-appropriate patination, and hand-forged brassware.

Position the bureau against a modern neutral backdrop or bold painted wall, styling the flap closed when not in use and pairing it with minimalist table lamps, contemporary artwork, or framed prints.

Maintain the timber by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying a good quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, keeping the furniture away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight.
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