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William and Mary Oak Table Top Bureau
W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
for sale €2,340     $2,540
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W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd

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No: 11008

Late 17th century William and Mary Period Oak table-top Bureau, the cleated sloping fall opening to reveal a suede lined writing panel, as well as a stepped interior of small drawers and pigeon holes behind a sliding well.

Circa 1695

Price :£2,750-00p.

Height:10”, 25cms, Width:31.5”, 80cms, Depth:17.25”, 44cms.

Physical Dimensions
Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Declaration

W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd has dated this Oak Table Top Bureau to the Select period.

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SA1015094
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11008
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Description
No: 11008

Late 17th century William and Mary Period Oak table-top Bureau, the cleated sloping fall opening to reveal a suede lined writing panel, as well as a stepped interior of small drawers and pigeon holes behind a sliding well.

Circa 1695

Price :£2,750-00p.

Height:10”, 25cms, Width:31.5”, 80cms, Depth:17.25”, 44cms.

Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Date of Manufacture

W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd has dated this Oak Table Top Bureau to the Select period.

Reference Numbers
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SA1015094
Dealers Internal Ref
11008
W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2016

Specialists in 17th-18th and early 19th century fine english furniture, art, clocks and other objets d'art

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W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A dark oak William and Mary tabletop bureau with an open fall-front writing flap revealing internal drawers and pigeonholes above geometric drawer fronts.
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Archive I A dark oak William and Mary tabletop bureau with an open fall-front writing flap revealing internal drawers and pigeonholes above geometric drawer fronts.

William and Mary Oak Table Top Bureau

Archive II A dark oak William and Mary tabletop bureau with an open fall-front writing flap revealing internal drawers and pigeonholes above geometric drawer fronts. View II
Archive III A dark oak William and Mary tabletop bureau with an open fall-front writing flap revealing internal drawers and pigeonholes above geometric drawer fronts. View III
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W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd

W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
Telephone 01993 706501
Location
86 Corn Street
Witney
Oxfordshire
OX28 6BU
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/wrharvey
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W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
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A dark oak William and Mary tabletop bureau with an open fall-front writing flap revealing internal drawers and pigeonholes above geometric drawer fronts.
William and Mary Oak Table top Bureau
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A dark oak William and Mary tabletop bureau with an open fall-front writing flap revealing internal drawers and pigeonholes above geometric drawer fronts.
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A William and Mary table top bureau is a late 17th-century writing slope designed to sit on an existing table or stand. Characterised by a slanted hinged fall-front writing flap, it opens to reveal internal drawers and pigeonholes for organizing letters and stationary.

These bureaux were predominantly crafted from solid English oak using joinery techniques such as hand-cut dovetails and mortise and tenon joints. The fall-front interiors were often lined with leather or velvet writing surfaces and fitted with iron hinges and brass escutcheons.

Authentic William and Mary pieces typically feature geometric applied mouldings, teardrop or brass drop handles, thick hand-sawn drawer linings, and rich, dark original patination. Evidence of hand-planed timber and period-appropriate iron strap hinges also indicate authenticity.

An oak table top bureau can be placed on a contemporary console table or study desk to serve as a functional workstation or decorative organizer. The dark oak timber pairs well with neutral walls, natural textiles, and brass lighting accessories.

Maintain antique oak by dusting with a soft, lint-free cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and extreme humidity fluctuations to prevent the solid wood panels from warping or cracking.
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