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Antique Satinwood Cylinder Bookcase
Moxhams Antiques
for sale €10,121     $10,986
£8,650
Moxhams Antiques

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    Roger and jill founded the business in 1967 and their son nick joined them in 1994.
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Antique Satinwood Cylinder Bookcase

18th century
For Sale by Moxhams Antiques
Description

A fine George III Sheraton period satinwood cylinder bookcase; good original colour and patina with kingwood cross-banding, boxwood and ebony stringing and purple heart inlay circa. 1785

Physical Dimensions
Height
144cm (56.69")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Declaration

Moxhams Antiques has dated this Satinwood Cylinder Desk Bookcase to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1100396
Dealers Internal Reference
S613
Dealers Notes

Established in 1967,Moxhams Antiques is a family business with a large shop in Bradford-on-Avon near Bath. We have an extensive and varied stock specialising in good period town and country furniture, ceramics, particularly delftware, as well as some decorative items.

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Description
A fine George III Sheraton period satinwood cylinder bookcase; good original colour and patina with kingwood cross-banding, boxwood and ebony stringing and purple heart inlay circa. 1785
Height
144cm (56.69")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Date of Manufacture

Moxhams Antiques has dated this Satinwood Cylinder Desk Bookcase to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1100396
Dealers Internal Ref
S613
Moxhams Antiques
Moxhams Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009

Roger and jill founded the business in 1967 and their son nick joined them in 1994.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Moxhams Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Moxhams Antiques is a registered member of BADA 

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An antique satinwood cylinder bureau desk featuring an open two-tier bookshelf gallery at the top, a green leather writing surface inside, and tapered square legs with a low shelf.
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Archive I An antique satinwood cylinder bureau desk featuring an open two-tier bookshelf gallery at the top, a green leather writing surface inside, and tapered square legs with a low shelf.

Antique Satinwood Cylinder Bookcase

Archive II An antique satinwood cylinder bureau desk featuring an open two-tier bookshelf gallery at the top, a green leather writing surface inside, and tapered square legs with a low shelf. View II
Archive III An antique satinwood cylinder bureau desk featuring an open two-tier bookshelf gallery at the top, a green leather writing surface inside, and tapered square legs with a low shelf. View III
Archive IV An antique satinwood cylinder bureau desk featuring an open two-tier bookshelf gallery at the top, a green leather writing surface inside, and tapered square legs with a low shelf. View IV
Archive V An antique satinwood cylinder bureau desk featuring an open two-tier bookshelf gallery at the top, a green leather writing surface inside, and tapered square legs with a low shelf. View V
Archive VI An antique satinwood cylinder bureau desk featuring an open two-tier bookshelf gallery at the top, a green leather writing surface inside, and tapered square legs with a low shelf. View VI
Archive VII An antique satinwood cylinder bureau desk featuring an open two-tier bookshelf gallery at the top, a green leather writing surface inside, and tapered square legs with a low shelf. View VII
Archive VIII An antique satinwood cylinder bureau desk featuring an open two-tier bookshelf gallery at the top, a green leather writing surface inside, and tapered square legs with a low shelf. View VIII
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Moxhams Antiques

Moxhams Antiques
Telephone Shop 01225 862789 / Evenings 01225 783199
Location
17 Silver Street
Bradford on Avon
Wiltshire
BA15 1JZ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/moxhams
Verified Since Aug 2009
Items For Sale 137
Items Sold 368
Moxhams Antiques
Moxhams Antiques
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Location: 17 Silver Street, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 1JZ, United Kingdom
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An antique satinwood cylinder bureau desk featuring an open two-tier bookshelf gallery at the top, a green leather writing surface inside, and tapered square legs with a low shelf.
Antique satinwood cylinder bookcase
Ref: SA1100396
An antique satinwood cylinder bureau desk featuring an open two-tier bookshelf gallery at the top, a green leather writing surface inside, and tapered square legs with a low shelf.
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A cylinder bureau desk features a rigid, curved wooden section that rotates smoothly around a fixed axis to conceal or reveal internal drawers, pigeonholes, and a writing pull-out. Popularised in late 18th-century Britain and France, these designs offered security and tidy storage for correspondence.

Cabinetmakers primarily utilised figured satinwood, mahogany, and rosewood veneers for exterior casing. Secondary woods like oak or pine formed internal drawer linings, whilst writing surfaces were lined with tool-embossed leather and topped with brass gallery railings.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, original brass hardware with natural oxidisation, and timber displaying a deep, golden patina developed through age. Hand-planed surfaces, solid drawer linings, and original castors or feet further indicate period construction.

An antique cylinder desk functions as a compact home office station or focal point in a hallway or living space. Modern interiors benefit from pairing warm timber tones with contemporary lighting or minimalist neutral walls.

Keep the piece away from direct sunlight and central heating radiators to prevent timber shrinkage or veneer lifting. Apply a high-quality beeswax paste to the woodwork periodically, and treat leather surfaces with specialist leather conditioner to keep them supple.
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