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George II Walnut Bureau of Small Proportions C. 1740
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George II Walnut Bureau of Small Proportions C. 1740

18th century
Sold 23 May 2025 · Webberley Antiques
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Description

A good George II walnut bureau c. 1740 of warm rich colour and condition and of a small and compact size.

Beautiful matched burr walnut veneers to the drawer fronts, top and fall front, each with featherbanded borders and the with excellent figuring.

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Lovely walnut interior with original sliding panel to reveal the well below, and convex shaped drawers (one with partitions for the original ink wells) each with very fine oak linings.

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The principal drawers are oak lined also and open and close smoothly.

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All set on original bracket feet and retaining original timbers throughout including the backboards.

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A good example with working key to the fall and separate working key to the inner door which opens to reveal a bank of three drawers, each again with fine oak linings.

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Heavy and robust and entirely usable with a very good colour and naturally deep patination.

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Dimensions are:

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37.5 inches wide, 21 inches deep and 42 inches high. Depth when fall is open is 35 inches deep. Floor to writing surface is 31 inches.

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For metric please multiply by 2.5

Date of Manufacture

Webberley Antiques has dated this George II Walnut Bureau to the Georgian era.

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SA1126248
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Description
A good George II walnut bureau c. 1740 of warm rich colour and condition and of a small and compact size.
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Beautiful matched burr walnut veneers to the drawer fronts, top and fall front, each with featherbanded borders and the with excellent figuring.
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fig 1. An antique George II walnut bureau featuring a fall-front writing flap, a fitted interior with multiple small drawers and a central cupboard door, above three long graduated drawers on bracket feet.
fig 1. George II Walnut Bureau of Small Proportions C. 1740

Lovely walnut interior with original sliding panel to reveal the well below, and convex shaped drawers (one with partitions for the original ink wells) each with very fine oak linings.

The principal drawers are oak lined also and open and close smoothly.

fig 2. An antique George II walnut bureau featuring a fall-front writing flap, a fitted interior with multiple small drawers and a central cupboard door, above three long graduated drawers on bracket feet.
fig 2. George II Walnut Bureau of Small Proportions C. 1740

All set on original bracket feet and retaining original timbers throughout including the backboards.

A good example with working key to the fall and separate working key to the inner door which opens to reveal a bank of three drawers, each again with fine oak linings.

fig 3. An antique George II walnut bureau featuring a fall-front writing flap, a fitted interior with multiple small drawers and a central cupboard door, above three long graduated drawers on bracket feet.
fig 3. George II Walnut Bureau of Small Proportions C. 1740

Heavy and robust and entirely usable with a very good colour and naturally deep patination.

Dimensions are:

37.5 inches wide, 21 inches deep and 42 inches high. Depth when fall is open is 35 inches deep. Floor to writing surface is 31 inches.

For metric please multiply by 2.5

Date of Manufacture

Webberley Antiques has dated this George II Walnut Bureau to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1126248
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Archive I An antique George II walnut bureau featuring a fall-front writing flap, a fitted interior with multiple small drawers and a central cupboard door, above three long graduated drawers on bracket feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

George II Walnut Bureau of Small Proportions C. 1740

Archive II An antique George II walnut bureau featuring a fall-front writing flap, a fitted interior with multiple small drawers and a central cupboard door, above three long graduated drawers on bracket feet. View II
Archive III An antique George II walnut bureau featuring a fall-front writing flap, a fitted interior with multiple small drawers and a central cupboard door, above three long graduated drawers on bracket feet. View III
Archive IV An antique George II walnut bureau featuring a fall-front writing flap, a fitted interior with multiple small drawers and a central cupboard door, above three long graduated drawers on bracket feet. View IV
Archive V An antique George II walnut bureau featuring a fall-front writing flap, a fitted interior with multiple small drawers and a central cupboard door, above three long graduated drawers on bracket feet. View V
Archive VI An antique George II walnut bureau featuring a fall-front writing flap, a fitted interior with multiple small drawers and a central cupboard door, above three long graduated drawers on bracket feet. View VI
Archive VII An antique George II walnut bureau featuring a fall-front writing flap, a fitted interior with multiple small drawers and a central cupboard door, above three long graduated drawers on bracket feet. View VII
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An antique George II walnut bureau featuring a fall-front writing flap, a fitted interior with multiple small drawers and a central cupboard door, above three long graduated drawers on bracket feet.
George II Walnut Bureau of Small Proportions c. 1740
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An antique George II walnut bureau featuring a fall-front writing flap, a fitted interior with multiple small drawers and a central cupboard door, above three long graduated drawers on bracket feet.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialWalnut, Oak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSlant-front fall flap, Fitted interior drawers, Bracket feet, Brass drop handles

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The George II period spans from 1727 to 1760, characterised by a transition from heavier walnut designs with baroque influences to lighter, more refined mahogany pieces incorporating early rococo and Palladian motifs.

These pieces typically feature solid oak or pine secondary woods with fine walnut veneers applied to the exterior surfaces, often utilising dovetail joinery for the drawer construction and brass batwing or willow mounts for hardware.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the hand-cut dovetails, the presence of historical timber shrinkage, correct secondary woods appropriate to the region, and the natural oxidisation and wear patterns within the drawer linings and interior compartments.

An antique bureau works effectively as a focal point in a home office or living room, paired with contemporary minimalist seating to create a striking contrast between old craftsmanship and clean modern lines.

Maintain antique walnut by keeping it out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources to prevent veneer lifting, and treat it periodically with traditional beeswax rather than modern silicone polishes.
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