Early 18th Century Oak Bureau Bookcase

Name: Early 18th Century Oak Bureau Bookcase
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1074127
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by Holmes Antiques

Description

A wonderful George I 18th Century Oak Bureau Bookcase of small proportions and very good colour and patina. Good original condition throughout with original hinges, drawer locks and feet, the handles are good period examples that must have been fitted within the first few years of the piece being made. Although the handles look original to the piece we can see another fastening to the inside of the drawer front that surprisingly shows otherwise. Nicely fitted with a shaped stepped interior with sliding well, having numerous secret drawers. One small interior drawer replaced, all brass drawer knobs are original. The bookcase interior is remarkably clean and untouched having lovely oak back boards. With good clean Oak drawer linings throughout, this is a well drawn piece and nice having the panelled fall front too.

Physical Dimensions

Height

200cm (78.74")

Width

92cm (36.22")

Depth

50cm (19.69")

Declaration

Holmes Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1074127

Dealers Notes

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

Description

A wonderful George I 18th Century Oak Bureau Bookcase of small proportions and very good colour and patina.

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Good original condition throughout with original hinges, drawer locks and feet, the handles are good period examples that must have been fitted within the first few years of the piece being made.

Holmes Antiques

Although the handles look original to the piece we can see another fastening to the inside of the drawer front that surprisingly shows otherwise. Nicely fitted with a shaped stepped interior with sliding well, having numerous secret drawers. One small interior drawer replaced, all brass drawer knobs are original. The bookcase interior is remarkably clean and untouched having lovely oak back boards. With good clean Oak drawer linings throughout, this is a well drawn piece and nice having the panelled fall front too.