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Large 18th.century Style Bureau Cabinet
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Large 18th.century Style Bureau Cabinet

1900 - 1920
Sold 5 December 2024 · John Howkins Antiques
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An Impressive18th Century style figured walnut bureau bookcase cabinet. The broken arched cornice having applied mouldings with acanthus carved corbels. The pair of doors having bevel edged plate glass mirrors within applied mouldings. The doors open to reveal a superb interior fitted with 15 drawers, 3 small cupboards and 20 pigeonholes all in walnut with brass pulls. Below is a small arched cupboard flanked by two drawers and carved corbels. The bureau section having a beautifully figured walnut fall which opens to a fitted interior consisting of 2 serpentine shaped drawers, 3 small drawers, 6 pigeonholes and 2 stationary shelves.Below are 3 wide breakfront drawers all with cross banded fronts and ring pulls and escutcheons. The whole raised on an offset breakfront plinth base with decorative carvings. Condition- Very good with working locks and keys. Dimensions:- Max.Height…91’’/ 231cm. Width…41.75’’/ 106cm. Depth…20.25’’/ 52cm. Top Depth…14’’/ 36cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £75.

Physical Dimensions
Height
231cm (90.94")
Width
106cm (41.73")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Walnut Bureau Cabinet to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1038403
Dealers Internal Reference
22663
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Description
An Impressive18th Century style figured walnut bureau bookcase cabinet. The broken arched cornice having applied mouldings with acanthus carved corbels. The pair of doors having bevel edged plate glass mirrors within applied mouldings.
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The doors open to reveal a superb interior fitted with 15 drawers, 3 small cupboards and 20 pigeonholes all in walnut with brass pulls.
John Howkins Antiques

Below is a small arched cupboard flanked by two drawers and carved corbels. The bureau section having a beautifully figured walnut fall which opens to a fitted interior consisting of 2 serpentine shaped drawers, 3 small drawers, 6 pigeonholes and 2 stationary shelves.Below are 3 wide breakfront drawers all with cross banded fronts and ring pulls and escutcheons. The whole raised on an offset breakfront plinth base with decorative carvings. Condition- Very good with working locks and keys. Dimensions:- Max.Height…91’’/ 231cm. Width…41.75’’/ 106cm. Depth…20.25’’/ 52cm. Top Depth…14’’/ 36cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £75.

Height
231cm (90.94")
Width
106cm (41.73")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Walnut Bureau Cabinet to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1038403
Dealers Internal Ref
22663
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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An upright walnut bureau cabinet featuring a broken arch pediment, mirrored upper doors, a fall-front writing flap, and multiple lower drawers with brass handles. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An upright walnut bureau cabinet featuring a broken arch pediment, mirrored upper doors, a fall-front writing flap, and multiple lower drawers with brass handles. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Large 18th.century Style Bureau Cabinet

Archive II An upright walnut bureau cabinet featuring a broken arch pediment, mirrored upper doors, a fall-front writing flap, and multiple lower drawers with brass handles. View II
Archive III An upright walnut bureau cabinet featuring a broken arch pediment, mirrored upper doors, a fall-front writing flap, and multiple lower drawers with brass handles. View III
Archive IV An upright walnut bureau cabinet featuring a broken arch pediment, mirrored upper doors, a fall-front writing flap, and multiple lower drawers with brass handles. View IV
Archive V An upright walnut bureau cabinet featuring a broken arch pediment, mirrored upper doors, a fall-front writing flap, and multiple lower drawers with brass handles. View V
Archive VI An upright walnut bureau cabinet featuring a broken arch pediment, mirrored upper doors, a fall-front writing flap, and multiple lower drawers with brass handles. View VI
Archive VII An upright walnut bureau cabinet featuring a broken arch pediment, mirrored upper doors, a fall-front writing flap, and multiple lower drawers with brass handles. View VII
Archive VIII An upright walnut bureau cabinet featuring a broken arch pediment, mirrored upper doors, a fall-front writing flap, and multiple lower drawers with brass handles. View VIII
Archive IX An upright walnut bureau cabinet featuring a broken arch pediment, mirrored upper doors, a fall-front writing flap, and multiple lower drawers with brass handles. View IX
Archive X An upright walnut bureau cabinet featuring a broken arch pediment, mirrored upper doors, a fall-front writing flap, and multiple lower drawers with brass handles. View X
Archive XI An upright walnut bureau cabinet featuring a broken arch pediment, mirrored upper doors, a fall-front writing flap, and multiple lower drawers with brass handles. View XI
Archive XII An upright walnut bureau cabinet featuring a broken arch pediment, mirrored upper doors, a fall-front writing flap, and multiple lower drawers with brass handles. View XII
Archive XIII An upright walnut bureau cabinet featuring a broken arch pediment, mirrored upper doors, a fall-front writing flap, and multiple lower drawers with brass handles. View XIII
Archive XIV An upright walnut bureau cabinet featuring a broken arch pediment, mirrored upper doors, a fall-front writing flap, and multiple lower drawers with brass handles. View XIV
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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
Location
The Grange
Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jhowkins
Verified Since Sep 2010
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An upright walnut bureau cabinet featuring a broken arch pediment, mirrored upper doors, a fall-front writing flap, and multiple lower drawers with brass handles.
Large 18th.Century Style Bureau Cabinet
Ref: SA1038403
An upright walnut bureau cabinet featuring a broken arch pediment, mirrored upper doors, a fall-front writing flap, and multiple lower drawers with brass handles.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBureau Cabinets
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialWalnut, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBroken arch pediment, Mirrored cabinet doors, Fall-front writing flap, Multiple graduated drawers
  • SizeH 231 cm (91 in) x W 106 cm (42 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

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Bureau cabinets evolved during the late 17th and 18th centuries in Europe, combining a slant-front writing desk with a bookcase or display upper section to maximise storage and functionality in elite homes.

Traditional construction typically involves fine hardwoods like walnut or oak, often finished with decorative wood veneers such as burr walnut, combined with hand-cut dovetail joints and brass hardware.

Authenticity is assessed by examining construction methods, such as hand-cut dovetailing in the drawers, the type of secondary woods used internally, natural ageing of the timber, and hand-forged or cast brass fixings.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent veneer cracking or fading, and occasionally applying traditional beeswax rather than modern silicon polishes.

This type of statement furniture works well as a focal point in a study or living room, contrasted against neutral walls to highlight the rich wood grain and intricate craftsmanship.
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