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Antique Gentleman's Bureau, English, Walnut, Writing, Secretaire, Georgian
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Antique Gentleman's Bureau, English, Walnut, Writing, Secretaire, Georgian

18th century
Description

This is an antique gentleman's bureau. A fine English, walnut writing desk or secretaire, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1760.

Wonderful Georgian example, with a delightful visual appearance

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout

Quality walnut stocks present fascinating grain interest

Basks in warm caramel hues across all surfaces with lighter stringing

Classic bureau form, with a fall front over four graduated drawers

Brass escutcheons and drop handles in the classic shaped batwing form

Working lock to the fall front, the key turning effortlessly through the escutcheon

Front opens to reveal the fitted interior and skiver, supported by extending lopers

Inset into the two-piece writing surface, a quality velvet skiver with shaped corners

Suite of small drawers to the gallery, alongside pigeon holes and a central door

Opening the door reveals a personalised note, dating to 1844 — working lock, key present

Pilasters either side of the door pull forth, to reveal concealed storage sleeves

Escutcheons across all four drawers - main key present for drawers 2 & 3

Quality oak drawer boxes, intersecting the thick fascia with dovetail joints

Drawers of graduated height, the uppermost drawer of narrower profile

The whole raised upon shaped bracket feet, with a panelled finish to the rear

This is a superb antique fall front bureau, with a complement of drawers and internal storage as an accompaniment to the inset writing skiver. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 97cm (38.25'')

Max Depth: 54cm (21.25'')

Max Height: 102.5cm (40.25'')

Extended Depth Width: 89cm (35'')

Skiver Width: 53cm (20.75'')

Skiver Depth: 42.5cm (16.75'')

Skiver Height: 76.5cm (30'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

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Our Ref: 24915

Physical Dimensions
Height
102.5cm (40.35")
Width
97cm (38.19")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Georgian Walnut Writing Bureau to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1114543
Dealers Internal Reference
24915
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Description
This is an antique gentleman's bureau. A fine English, walnut writing desk or secretaire, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1760.

Wonderful Georgian example, with a delightful visual appearance

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout

fig 1. An antique Georgian walnut bureau featuring an open slanted flap with a fitted internal drawer arrangement above three broad drawers with brass drop handles.
fig 1. Antique Gentleman's Bureau, English, Walnut, Writing, Secretaire, Georgian

Quality walnut stocks present fascinating grain interest

Basks in warm caramel hues across all surfaces with lighter stringing

Classic bureau form, with a fall front over four graduated drawers

Brass escutcheons and drop handles in the classic shaped batwing form

fig 2. An antique Georgian walnut bureau featuring an open slanted flap with a fitted internal drawer arrangement above three broad drawers with brass drop handles.
fig 2. Antique Gentleman's Bureau, English, Walnut, Writing, Secretaire, Georgian

Working lock to the fall front, the key turning effortlessly through the escutcheon

Front opens to reveal the fitted interior and skiver, supported by extending lopers

Inset into the two-piece writing surface, a quality velvet skiver with shaped corners

fig 3. An antique Georgian walnut bureau featuring an open slanted flap with a fitted internal drawer arrangement above three broad drawers with brass drop handles.
fig 3. Antique Gentleman's Bureau, English, Walnut, Writing, Secretaire, Georgian

Suite of small drawers to the gallery, alongside pigeon holes and a central door

Opening the door reveals a personalised note, dating to 1844 — working lock, key present

Pilasters either side of the door pull forth, to reveal concealed storage sleeves

fig 4. An antique Georgian walnut bureau featuring an open slanted flap with a fitted internal drawer arrangement above three broad drawers with brass drop handles.
fig 4. Antique Gentleman's Bureau, English, Walnut, Writing, Secretaire, Georgian

Escutcheons across all four drawers - main key present for drawers 2 & 3

Quality oak drawer boxes, intersecting the thick fascia with dovetail joints

Drawers of graduated height, the uppermost drawer of narrower profile

fig 5. An antique Georgian walnut bureau featuring an open slanted flap with a fitted internal drawer arrangement above three broad drawers with brass drop handles.
fig 5. Antique Gentleman's Bureau, English, Walnut, Writing, Secretaire, Georgian

The whole raised upon shaped bracket feet, with a panelled finish to the rear

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This is a superb antique fall front bureau, with a complement of drawers and internal storage as an accompaniment to the inset writing skiver.
London Fine Antiques

Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

fig 6. An antique Georgian walnut bureau featuring an open slanted flap with a fitted internal drawer arrangement above three broad drawers with brass drop handles.
fig 6. Antique Gentleman's Bureau, English, Walnut, Writing, Secretaire, Georgian

Dimensions:

Max Width: 97cm (38.25'')

Max Depth: 54cm (21.25'')

Max Height: 102.5cm (40.25'')

Extended Depth Width: 89cm (35'')

Skiver Width: 53cm (20.75'')

Skiver Depth: 42.5cm (16.75'')

Skiver Height: 76.5cm (30'')

fig 7. An antique Georgian walnut bureau featuring an open slanted flap with a fitted internal drawer arrangement above three broad drawers with brass drop handles.
fig 7. Antique Gentleman's Bureau, English, Walnut, Writing, Secretaire, Georgian

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 24915

Height
102.5cm (40.35")
Width
97cm (38.19")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Georgian Walnut Writing Bureau to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1114543
Dealers Internal Ref
24915
London Fine Antiques
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An antique Georgian walnut bureau featuring an open slanted flap with a fitted internal drawer arrangement above three broad drawers with brass drop handles.
Antique Gentleman's Bureau, English, Walnut, Writing, Secretaire, Georgian
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FAQs

A Georgian bureau is an 18th-century slant-top writing desk featuring a hinged fall-front flap that opens to reveal a fitted interior of small drawers and compartments, positioned above a chest of drawers.

Georgian bureaux were typically constructed using solid woods like oak or pine as secondary timbers, overlaid with figured walnut, mahogany, or fruitwood veneers, accompanied by brass hardware and leather or felt writing surfaces.

Authentic Georgian bureaux feature hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-planed timber backboards, and original cast brass handles showing light oxidisation, along with signs of historical wear on the internal slide supports.

A Georgian bureau functions effectively as a compact home office station or hallway storage accent, combining historic wood finishes with modern desk accessories or contemporary artwork for contrast.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and fluctuating humidity to prevent wood movement. Wipe surfaces gently with a soft dry cloth and apply beeswax polish periodically to preserve the patina.
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