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Early 18th Century Burr Walnut Bureau
Holmes Antiques
for sale €3,393     $3,683
£2,900

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Early 18th Century Burr Walnut Bureau

18th century
For Sale by Holmes Antiques
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A fine Queen Anne Burr Walnut Bureau of absolutely glorious colour and patina with fitted interior also in Burr Walnut. In excellent original condition with matched veneers and feather banding throughout, having double bead decoration typical of this early period. The Oak drawer linings are in wonderful clean condition, the handles are replaced, remarkably for a piece of this age the front feet are original and have developed a wonderful skin.

Physical Dimensions
Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

Holmes Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Writing Bureau to the 18th Century.

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SA1061600
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Holmes Antiques was established in 1932

We are a family business with a shop on Haworth Main Street in West Yorkshire.

We specialise in early English furniture

With the emphasis on quality, originality, colour and surface.

David Holmes has developed a reputation in the antique trade as one of the country's leading experts on early English Oak, Walnut and Mahogany furniture.

Christian Holmes is the 4th generation of the family to deal in Antique furniture

www.holmesantiques.co.uk

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A fine Queen Anne Burr Walnut Bureau of absolutely glorious colour and patina with fitted interior also in Burr Walnut.
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In excellent original condition with matched veneers and feather banding throughout, having double bead decoration typical of this early period.
Holmes Antiques

The Oak drawer linings are in wonderful clean condition, the handles are replaced, remarkably for a piece of this age the front feet are original and have developed a wonderful skin.

Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

Holmes Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Writing Bureau to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1061600
Holmes Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Leading experts on early english oak, walnut and mahogany furniture. Established in 1932.

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An early 18th-century burr walnut slant-front bureau featuring brass drop handles, keyhole escutcheons, and a chest of drawers base.
Early 18th Century Burr Walnut Bureau
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An 18th-century burr walnut bureau is a slant-front writing desk featuring a sloping fall flap that opens to reveal an interior writing surface and small drawers, positioned above a chest of drawers. Popular during the Queen Anne and Early Georgian eras, these pieces utilised highly figured walnut veneers and brass hardware.

These bureaus were constructed using a solid softwood or oak carcase veneered with figured burr walnut, often detailed with herringbone feather-banding or crossbanding. Hand-cast brass drop handles and matching keyhole escutcheons were fitted to the drawer fronts.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints, oak or pine drawer linings, steel lever locks with brass plates, and wear on the pull-out support lopers. The reverse side typically exhibits hand-sawn backboards secured with original wrought nails.

A burr walnut bureau functions as a dedicated workspace in a home office, living room, or hallway alcove. Pairing the warm timber tones with contemporary task lamps or neutral modern seating creates a balanced contrast between historical furniture and modern aesthetics.

Position the bureau away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent veneer lifting or fading. Apply a high-quality clear beeswax polish twice yearly along the wood grain to preserve the original surface patination and protect the timber.
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