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Antique Georgian Burr Walnut Bureau

18th century
Sold 9 November 2024 · Richie Perrott Antiques
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Description

A George III burr walnut bureau with boxwood and ebony inlay, The sloping full enclosed pigeonholes and drawers over two short and three graduated drawers on bracket feet. with a working lock and key for safe storage.

H 102cms x W 92cms x D 51cms

Coming from the period of King George III, this bureau is truly something special and without doubt offers great value. With the potential of offering a huge amount of storage but not limited to an office environment.

The bureau has been restored by me to an excellent condition with its wear and tear consistency of age kept intact.

Delivery can be arranged to mainland UK normally £70. Final rates vary by destination and complexity, costal and congestion charges, for a final delivery fee please contact Richie on 07912624065

International shipping can be arranged.

Viewing in our workshop showroom can be arranged just call to arrange a time.

In the very unlikely event, you would like to return your item this isn't a problem, All transport cost are your own responsibility.

Date of Manufacture

Richie Perrott Antiques has dated this Georgian Burr Walnut Bureau to the Georgian era.

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A George III burr walnut bureau with boxwood and ebony inlay, The sloping full enclosed pigeonholes and drawers over two short and three graduated drawers on bracket feet. with a working lock and key for safe storage.
fig 1. An antique Georgian burr walnut bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid above multiple graduated drawers with brass handles.
fig 1. Antique Georgian Burr Walnut Bureau

H 102cms x W 92cms x D 51cms

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Coming from the period of King George III, this bureau is truly something special and without doubt offers great value.
Richie Perrott Antiques

With the potential of offering a huge amount of storage but not limited to an office environment.

fig 2. An antique Georgian burr walnut bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid above multiple graduated drawers with brass handles.
fig 2. Antique Georgian Burr Walnut Bureau

The bureau has been restored by me to an excellent condition with its wear and tear consistency of age kept intact.

Delivery can be arranged to mainland UK normally £70. Final rates vary by destination and complexity, costal and congestion charges, for a final delivery fee please contact Richie on 07912624065

fig 3. An antique Georgian burr walnut bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid above multiple graduated drawers with brass handles.
fig 3. Antique Georgian Burr Walnut Bureau

International shipping can be arranged.

Viewing in our workshop showroom can be arranged just call to arrange a time.

In the very unlikely event, you would like to return your item this isn't a problem, All transport cost are your own responsibility.

Date of Manufacture

Richie Perrott Antiques has dated this Georgian Burr Walnut Bureau to the Georgian era.

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An antique Georgian burr walnut bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid above multiple graduated drawers with brass handles.
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Oak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFall-front writing flap, Graduated drawer configuration, Brass drop handles and escutcheons, Bracket feet

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The bureau evolved during the late 17th and 18th centuries in Britain, emerging as a practical piece for correspondence and record-keeping with a sloping fall-front that conceals a fitted interior of pigeonholes and small drawers.

Georgian makers frequently employed native and exotic timbers, often utilizing striking veneers such as burr walnut or mahogany applied over oak or pine carcases, supplemented by dovetail joinery and cast brass hardware.

Authenticity is assessed by examining construction methods such as hand-cut dovetails, timber shrinkage patterns, original secondary woods, hand-beveled drawer linings, and the appropriate patination on hardware and surfaces.

This piece works effectively as a focal point in a study or living space, paired with complementary lighting and minimalist contemporary seating to create a contrast between historic craftsmanship and modern design.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent veneer fading, and periodically applying microcrystalline wax to nourish and protect the polished wooden surface.
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