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Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase
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Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

18th century
Sold 14 August 2024 · Rawlings Antiques
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Description

A very hansom early Georgian mahogany bureau bookcase .

The top has 6 fully adjustable shelves and quality glazed doors .

The bureau has a wonderful fitted interior with serpentine drawers and 6 secret drawers in total and a central cupboard and a fitted leather insert . very good quality through out with fine figuring and a great colour . the drawers and door has bone escutcheons that set it off very well .

It is constructed of solid mahogany with oak drawer linings .

The bureau bookcase comes complete with keys for the top section ,fall front and cubby hole .

It comes in two sections for transport .

We can arrange delivery through out the UK and ship worldwide ,please enquire for our competitive prices

Date of Manufacture

Rawlings Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
231cm (90.94")
Width
112cm (44.09")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Reference Numbers
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SA1059232
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Description
A very hansom early Georgian mahogany bureau bookcase .

The top has 6 fully adjustable shelves and quality glazed doors .

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The bureau has a wonderful fitted interior with serpentine drawers and 6 secret drawers in total and a central cupboard and a fitted leather insert.
Rawlings Antiques

. very good quality through out with fine figuring and a great colour . the drawers and door has bone escutcheons that set it off very well .

fig 1. A full-height Georgian mahogany bureau bookcase featuring glazed diamond-pattern doors above a fall-front writing desk and three graduated lower drawers.
fig 1. Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

It is constructed of solid mahogany with oak drawer linings .

The bureau bookcase comes complete with keys for the top section ,fall front and cubby hole .

It comes in two sections for transport .

We can arrange delivery through out the UK and ship worldwide ,please enquire for our competitive prices

Date of Manufacture

Rawlings Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase to the Georgian era.

Height
231cm (90.94")
Width
112cm (44.09")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1059232
Rawlings Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2017
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Archive I A full-height Georgian mahogany bureau bookcase featuring glazed diamond-pattern doors above a fall-front writing desk and three graduated lower drawers. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

Archive II A full-height Georgian mahogany bureau bookcase featuring glazed diamond-pattern doors above a fall-front writing desk and three graduated lower drawers. View II
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Archive VII A full-height Georgian mahogany bureau bookcase featuring glazed diamond-pattern doors above a fall-front writing desk and three graduated lower drawers. View VII
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Telephone 07852 312541
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Chelmsford
Essex
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Aug 2017
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A full-height Georgian mahogany bureau bookcase featuring glazed diamond-pattern doors above a fall-front writing desk and three graduated lower drawers.
Georgian mahogany bureau bookcase
Ref: SA1059232
A full-height Georgian mahogany bureau bookcase featuring glazed diamond-pattern doors above a fall-front writing desk and three graduated lower drawers.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectSecurities and Bookcases
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsDiamond astragal glazing bars, Fall-front writing flap, Fitted interior pigeonholes, Graduated drawers
  • SizeH 231 cm (91 in) x W 112 cm (44 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

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Originating during the reigns of Kings George I to IV in the 18th and early 19th centuries, the bureau bookcase evolved to serve the dual purposes of a private writing desk and a display unit for valuable books and porcelain.

These pieces were typically constructed from dense tropical hardwoods like Cuban or Honduras mahogany, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawer construction, brass drop handles, and individual glass panes set within wooden astragal bars.

Authenticity is identified by examining the secondary woods used inside the drawers (such as oak or pine), hand-beveled glass, original brass hardware, and the presence of hand-cut dovetails and tool marks consistent with period cabinet making.

Balancing its heavy visual weight involves placing it against a neutral wall in a study or living area, using the glass-fronted top to display curated book collections, and keeping surrounding decor minimal to let the rich timber grain stand out.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent the mahogany from fading, and occasionally applying traditional beeswax rather than modern silicone polishes to nourish the timber.
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