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Georgian Writing Bureau
Harper Baxter
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Georgian Writing Bureau

18th century
For Sale by Harper Baxter
Description

Georgian inlaid mahogany writing bureau.

The fall flap with inlaid fan motif and enclosed a fully fitted interior. Fitted an arrangement of drawers below and raised on carved bracket feet.

England, circa 1820

Height: 111.2 cm

Width: 115.7 cm

Depth: 56 cm

Writing Surface Height: 80.2 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
111.2cm (43.78")
Width
115.7cm (45.55")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

Harper Baxter has dated this Georgian Mahogany Writing Bureau to the Georgian era.

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SA1102122
Description
Georgian inlaid mahogany writing bureau.

The fall flap with inlaid fan motif and enclosed a fully fitted interior. Fitted an arrangement of drawers below and raised on carved bracket feet.

England, circa 1820

Height: 111.2 cm

Width: 115.7 cm

Depth: 56 cm

Writing Surface Height: 80.2 cm

Height
111.2cm (43.78")
Width
115.7cm (45.55")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Harper Baxter has dated this Georgian Mahogany Writing Bureau to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1102122
Harper Baxter
Harper Baxter
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2020
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Harper Baxter

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Telephone 0191 716 3537
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Clavering House
Newcastle upon Tyne
Northumberland
NE1 3NG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/harperbaxter
Verified Since Jul 2020
Harper Baxter
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Location: Clavering House, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, NE1 3NG, United Kingdom
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An antique Georgian mahogany writing bureau featuring a slanted fall-front top, four graduated drawers with brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet.
Georgian Writing Bureau
Ref: SA1102122
An antique Georgian mahogany writing bureau featuring a slanted fall-front top, four graduated drawers with brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet.
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A Georgian writing bureau is a functional piece of case furniture developed during the 18th century, characteristically featuring a slanted drop-down writing flap set above a series of wide drawers.

These pieces were predominantly constructed from solid mahogany or oak, often finished with brass hardware such as swan-neck drop handles, keyhole escutcheons, and hand-cut dovetailed joints.

Authentic Georgian bureaux typically exhibit hand-cut dovetail construction, solid oak or pine drawer linings, natural oxidisation on original brass fittings, and signs of hand-planed timber on the underside and back panels.

A bureau serves as a compact workstation in a home office or living area, pairing well with contemporary task lighting and minimalist seating to create a balanced contrast between old and new.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a pure beeswax polish twice annually, ensuring the piece is placed away from direct heat sources and fluctuating humidity.
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