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A Large George III Mahogany Bureau with Fitted Interior
John Hubbard Antiques
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A Large George III Mahogany Bureau with Fitted Interior

18th century
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A large George III period mahogany bureau, the fall front opening to a central door inlaid with a conch shell, flanked by an arrangement of small drawers and pigeon holes over two short and three long oak lined drawers with original swan neck handles and supported on ogee bracket feet.

Concealed and secret drawers abound and the quality is outstanding. New leather and working key for fall. A seriously exceptional bureau for a busy working study.

Size: 42.7/8" (109cm) high x 48" (122cm) wide x 22' (56cm) deep

Circa 1775

Stock no: 4817

Physical Dimensions
Height
109cm (42.91")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

John Hubbard Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Bureau to the Georgian era.

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SA1060325
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4817
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Description
A large George III period mahogany bureau, the fall front opening to a central door inlaid with a conch shell, flanked by an arrangement of small drawers and pigeon holes over two short and three long oak lined drawers with original swan neck handles and supported on ogee bracket feet.
fig 1. An 18th-century George III mahogany slant-front bureau featuring brass swan-neck handles and inlaid stringing over four graduated drawers.
fig 1. A Large George III Mahogany Bureau with Fitted Interior

Concealed and secret drawers abound and the quality is outstanding. New leather and working key for fall. A seriously exceptional bureau for a busy working study.

Size: 42.7/8" (109cm) high x 48" (122cm) wide x 22' (56cm) deep

Circa 1775

Stock no: 4817

Height
109cm (42.91")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

John Hubbard Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Bureau to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1060325
Dealers Internal Ref
4817
John Hubbard Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2014
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An 18th-century George III mahogany slant-front bureau featuring brass swan-neck handles and inlaid stringing over four graduated drawers.
A large George III mahogany bureau with fitted interior
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A George III mahogany bureau typically dates from 1760 to 1820 and features a sloped, hinged fall-front opening to reveal a fitted interior of small drawers and pigeonholes. Below the slant front, these pieces usually incorporate multiple full-width graduated drawers supported on bracket feet.

Georgian bureaus were primarily constructed using solid and veneered mahogany, often sourced from the West Indies. Construction features include hand-cut dovetail joints, oak or pine drawer linings, cast brass handles, and delicate satinwood or boxwood stringing along the edges.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-saw marks on the back panels, irregular hand-cut dovetails on the drawer sides, and natural age-related shrinking of the wood. Original brass hardware will often show hand-chased details, uneven wear, and historical surface oxidisation.

An antique bureau works effectively as a statement home office desk in a study or living area, serving as a functional workspace that conceals laptop equipment when closed. Pair it with contemporary artwork or modern table lamps to create an engaging contrast between historic timber and modern design.

Keep the furniture away from direct sunlight and radiators to prevent timber movement, drying, or fading. Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and nourish the original polished surface twice a year using a high-quality beeswax polish.
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