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Walnut Bureau Bookcase
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Walnut Bureau Bookcase

18th century
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This stunning George I , walnut bureau bookcase having a swan neck pediment , with fine cross cut mouldings and herrigbone inlays .

The top bookcase section with plate glass mirrors , reveals behind , a large top section for manuscripts , pigeon holes under , adjustable upright sections with the finest walnut lined drawers under. The bookcase has an adjustable cabinet behind the mirror doors which are inside with gold gilt corinthian columns, engraved hinges and escutcheons.

The centre of the bookcase which is the bureau has eight pigeon holes with very fine walnut lined herringbone inlaid drawers , large cupboard behind mirror door, pull out column and has a very rare large secret compartment this also has pull out candle slides.

The lower section of the bookcase has three small drawers , two medium and two large drawers all with cross cut mouldings, and herrigbone inlay , gold gilt swan neck handles standing on bracket feet. The bureau has its orignial keys and locks.

This bookcase is in spectacular condition and has the original paper to the back

Dimensions:-

Height 95" 241cm

Width 38" 97cm

Bookcase Depth 13" 33cm

Bureau Depth 23" 58cm

The circa is 1715

Physical Dimensions
Height
241cm (94.88")
Width
97cm (38.19")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Declaration

Gaylords Antiques has dated this Antique Walnut Bureau Bookcase to the 1700s.

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SA1016169
Description
This stunning George I , walnut bureau bookcase having a swan neck pediment , with fine cross cut mouldings and herrigbone inlays .
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The top bookcase section with plate glass mirrors , reveals behind , a large top section for manuscripts , pigeon holes under , adjustable upright sections with the finest walnut lined drawers under.
Gaylords Antiques

The bookcase has an adjustable cabinet behind the mirror doors which are inside with gold gilt corinthian columns, engraved hinges and escutcheons.

fig 1. An antique burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring a broken arch pediment, double mirrored doors, a slant-front writing slope, and drawers with brass drop handles.
fig 1. Walnut Bureau Bookcase

The centre of the bookcase which is the bureau has eight pigeon holes with very fine walnut lined herringbone inlaid drawers , large cupboard behind mirror door, pull out column and has a very rare large secret compartment this also has pull out candle slides.

fig 2. An antique burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring a broken arch pediment, double mirrored doors, a slant-front writing slope, and drawers with brass drop handles.
fig 2. Walnut Bureau Bookcase

The lower section of the bookcase has three small drawers , two medium and two large drawers all with cross cut mouldings, and herrigbone inlay , gold gilt swan neck handles standing on bracket feet. The bureau has its orignial keys and locks.

This bookcase is in spectacular condition and has the original paper to the back

Dimensions:-

Height 95" 241cm

Width 38" 97cm

Bookcase Depth 13" 33cm

Bureau Depth 23" 58cm

The circa is 1715

Height
241cm (94.88")
Width
97cm (38.19")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Date of Manufacture

Gaylords Antiques has dated this Antique Walnut Bureau Bookcase to the 1700s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1016169
Gaylords Antiques
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Antique furniture specialists est 1966

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An antique burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring a broken arch pediment, double mirrored doors, a slant-front writing slope, and drawers with brass drop handles.
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A bureau bookcase is a dual-purpose piece of cabinet furniture combining a fall-front writing desk at the base with a tall cabinet or bookcase above. Originating in the late seventeenth century, these pieces became prominent fixtures in eighteenth-century libraries and drawing rooms.

These pieces typically feature figure-rich burr walnut or straight-grained walnut veneers applied over solid pine or oak carcases. Original period features often include mercury-silvered glass mirror plates, hand-cut dovetail joints, and cast brass handles.

Authentic eighteenth-century examples exhibit hand-sawn timber construction, irregular dovetail joints, and period-correct hardware with original retaining nuts. The presence of secondary woods like pine or oak, alongside natural age-related shrinkage splits in the veneer, further indicates period authenticity.

Position the unit against a neutral backdrop to highlight the natural figure of the walnut grain. Integrate contemporary table lighting or modern ceramics nearby to create a sophisticated balance between historic craftsmanship and modern design.

Keep the item away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage and veneer bleaching. Apply a high-quality beeswax polish twice a year using a soft cloth, following the grain of the wood, and clean mirror plates with a dry microfibre cloth.
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