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
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1016169
Dateline of this antique is 1700
Height is 241cm (94.9inches)Width is 97cm (38.2inches)Depth is 58cm (22.8inches)
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