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Georgian Burr Walnut Bureau

18th century
Sold 20 September 2024 · Rawlings Antiques
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Fine quality early 18th century George 11 burr walnut bureau circa 1740 .

The bureau has a fabulous grain and colour with a fine antique patina .

The wonderful burr walnut slope front opens to reveal a well fitted interior with cubby holes drawers and a total of four secret drawers . The fall front has a working lock and key . below this there are four graduating oak lined drawers with front to back liners and fine dovetail joints typical of the early 18th century construction . The retain their origin brass engraved plate handles .

It has been sympathetically cleaned and waxed in our workshop to maintain its wonderful colour and patina that only age can achieve .

We can arrange delivery through the UK and ship world wide ,please enquire for our competitive prices .

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Reference Numbers
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SA1085296
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Description
Fine quality early 18th century George 11 burr walnut bureau circa 1740 .

The bureau has a fabulous grain and colour with a fine antique patina .

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The wonderful burr walnut slope front opens to reveal a well fitted interior with cubby holes drawers and a total of four secret drawers.
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. The fall front has a working lock and key . below this there are four graduating oak lined drawers with front to back liners and fine dovetail joints typical of the early 18th century construction . The retain their origin brass engraved plate handles .

fig 1. An antique Georgian burr walnut bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid above four graduated drawers with brass drop handles and bracket feet.
fig 1. Georgian Burr Walnut Bureau

It has been sympathetically cleaned and waxed in our workshop to maintain its wonderful colour and patina that only age can achieve .

We can arrange delivery through the UK and ship world wide ,please enquire for our competitive prices .

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Reference Numbers
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SA1085296
Rawlings Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2017
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An antique Georgian burr walnut bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid above four graduated drawers with brass drop handles and bracket feet.
Georgian burr walnut bureau
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An antique Georgian burr walnut bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid above four graduated drawers with brass drop handles and bracket feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDesks & Bureaux
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Oak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFall-front writing slope, Graduated drawers, Brass escutcheons and drop handles, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 99 cm (39 in) x W 92 cm (36 in) x D 54 cm (21 in)

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The bureau evolved during the 17th and 18th centuries in England, gaining immense popularity during the Georgian era as a functional writing cabinet featuring a sloping fall-front lid that concealed a fitted interior of pigeonholes and small drawers.

Georgian bureaus were typically constructed using a solid timber frame of oak or pine, veneered with highly figured decorative woods such as burr walnut or mahogany, and assembled using traditional dovetail joints and hand-cut fixings.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-correct construction markers such as hand-cut dovetails on drawer linings, hand-forged iron or brass fixings, timber shrinkage consistent with age, and secondary woods appropriate to the region and period.

A traditional writing bureau adds warmth and character to contemporary spaces when paired with minimalist seating and clean architectural lines, serving as both a functional workspace and a decorative focal point.

Maintain antique wooden furniture by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent veneer cracking, and treat it periodically with traditional beeswax to nourish the timber and preserve the finish.
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