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Outstanding Quality Antique George II Figured Mahogany Bureau Bookcase
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Outstanding Quality Antique George II Figured Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

18th century
Sold 20 June 2025 · London City Antiques
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Outstanding quality antique George II figured mahogany bureau bookcase having an outstanding quality figured mahogany top with unusual shaped panelled doors opening to reveal a fitted interior consisting of four drawers, four pigeon holes and two adjustable sliding shelves above a magnificent quality bureau having a figured mahogany fall opening to reveal a fitted interior consisting of eight drawers, eight pigeon holes. The centre door is flanked by two blind fret columns above four long cockbeeded mahogany oak lined drawers with original brass swan neck handles standing on original ogee bracket feet

This bureau bookcase is 100% original and boasts a fabulous colour and patina. It has been beautifully crafted and designed

H 207.5 x W 107.5 x D 59cm

Height to fall 83cm

Date 1740

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this George II Mahogany Bureau Bookcase to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
207.5cm (81.69")
Width
107.5cm (42.32")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1123882
Dealers Internal Reference
1529
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Outstanding quality antique George II figured mahogany bureau bookcase having an outstanding quality figured mahogany top with unusual shaped panelled doors opening to reveal a fitted interior consisting of four drawers, four pigeon holes and two adjustable sliding shelves above a magnificent quality bureau having a figured mahogany fall opening to reveal a fitted interior consisting of eight drawers, eight pigeon holes.
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The centre door is flanked by two blind fret columns above four long cockbeeded mahogany oak lined drawers with original brass swan neck handles standing on original ogee bracket feet.
London City Antiques

This bureau bookcase is 100% original and boasts a fabulous colour and patina. It has been beautifully crafted and designed

H 207.5 x W 107.5 x D 59cm

Height to fall 83cm

Date 1740

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this George II Mahogany Bureau Bookcase to the 18th Century.

Height
207.5cm (81.69")
Width
107.5cm (42.32")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1123882
Dealers Internal Ref
1529
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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A tall brown wooden George II bureau bookcase featuring paneled upper cabinet doors, a drop-front writing desk, and four graduated drawers below.
Outstanding Quality Antique George II Figured Mahogany Bureau Bookcase
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBureau Bookcases
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Oak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsSlant-front writing flap, Graduated drawers, Paneled upper doors, Brass drop handles
  • SizeH 207.5 cm (82 in) x W 107.5 cm (42 in) x D 59 cm (23 in)

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A George II bureau bookcase is a tall piece of furniture from the mid-18th century, combining an upper cabinet for books with a lower slant-front writing desk and drawers.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid oak or pine frames, veneered with highly figured mahogany, and fitted with brass hardware and escutcheons.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut dovetails, secondary woods like pine or oak in unseen areas, and patination consistent with age.

Position the piece against a neutral wall to highlight the wood grain, and balance its heavy visual weight with minimalist surrounding decor and subtle lighting.

Maintain the wood by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources, and treat it periodically with microcrystalline wax to preserve the finish.
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