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George III Mahogany and Burr Yewwood Bureau
W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
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George III Mahogany and Burr Yewwood Bureau

18th century
Description

No: 11101

A very fine George III Mahogany and Burr Yewwood Bureau, the fall and drawers all crossbanded in burr yew wood, the fall and drawers with matched chevron veneers and opening to a central door flanked by small drawers, pigeon holes and secret compartments, the whole raised on shaped bracket feet.

Circa. 1775

Provenance: Private estate in Scotland.

Price: £2,950-00p.

H: 44.75”, 114 cms / W: 40”, 101.5 cms / D: 22”, 56 cms.

Physical Dimensions
Height
114cm (44.88")
Width
101.5cm (39.96")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd has dated this George III Mahogany Bureau to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1016200
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11101
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Description
No: 11101

A very fine George III Mahogany and Burr Yewwood Bureau, the fall and drawers all crossbanded in burr yew wood, the fall and drawers with matched chevron veneers and opening to a central door flanked by small drawers, pigeon holes and secret compartments, the whole raised on shaped bracket feet.

Circa. 1775

Provenance: Private estate in Scotland.

Price: £2,950-00p.

H: 44.75”, 114 cms / W: 40”, 101.5 cms / D: 22”, 56 cms.

Height
114cm (44.88")
Width
101.5cm (39.96")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd has dated this George III Mahogany Bureau to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1016200
Dealers Internal Ref
11101
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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A George III flame mahogany slant-front writing bureau featuring burr yewwood crossbanded borders, four graduated drawers with brass handles, and bracket feet.
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Archive I A George III flame mahogany slant-front writing bureau featuring burr yewwood crossbanded borders, four graduated drawers with brass handles, and bracket feet.

George III Mahogany and Burr Yewwood Bureau

Archive II A George III flame mahogany slant-front writing bureau featuring burr yewwood crossbanded borders, four graduated drawers with brass handles, and bracket feet. View II
Archive III A George III flame mahogany slant-front writing bureau featuring burr yewwood crossbanded borders, four graduated drawers with brass handles, and bracket feet. View III
Archive IV A George III flame mahogany slant-front writing bureau featuring burr yewwood crossbanded borders, four graduated drawers with brass handles, and bracket feet. View IV
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W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd

W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
Telephone 01993 706501
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86 Corn Street
Witney
Oxfordshire
OX28 6BU
United Kingdom
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A George III flame mahogany slant-front writing bureau featuring burr yewwood crossbanded borders, four graduated drawers with brass handles, and bracket feet.
George III Mahogany and Burr Yewwood Bureau
Ref: SA1016200
A George III flame mahogany slant-front writing bureau featuring burr yewwood crossbanded borders, four graduated drawers with brass handles, and bracket feet.
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A George III slant-front bureau is an 18th-century British writing desk featuring a sloped hinged flap that opens to reveal a fitted interior, situated above a chest of drawers.

Georgian bureaux were typically constructed from dense mahogany, often accented with decorative crossbanding in woods such as yewwood, satinwood, or rosewood, and fitted with cast brass hardware.

Authentic 18th-century bureaux exhibit hand-sawn dovetail joints, oak or pine secondary lining woods, original hand-cast brass hardware, and natural timber movement consistent with age.

A Georgian bureau functions as a functional statement piece in a study, hallway, or living space, pairing effectively with modern table lamps, minimalist artwork, and classic brass accessories.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and sunlight, dust regularly with a clean microfibre cloth, and apply a natural beeswax polish annually to preserve the patina.
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