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A Fine Small Early 18th Century Mahogany Bureau
Holmes Antiques
for sale €2,808     $3,048
£2,400

Holmes Antiques

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A Fine Small Early 18th Century Mahogany Bureau

18th century
For Sale by Holmes Antiques
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An outstanding early 18th Century George I Mahogany Bureau of superb faded golden colour and rare small proportions. In mint condition retaining the original handles, locks, escutcheons and feet. Made from the finest Solid Cuban Mahogany, the fall front is as flat as the day it was made. This is an example from the early mahogany period and the sliding well to the interior is consistent with this, having three neatly made secret drawers hidden in the panel in front of the slide is a nice addition and shows the skill of the cabinet maker, the drawers are incredibly clean and have the original leather pulls. The key to the fall works but is a little temperamental.

A charming piece of English period furniture in the condition we love to see, it is a little gem.

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
104cm (40.94")
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Holmes Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Bureau Desk to the 18th Century.

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SA1129736
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Holmes Antiques was established in 1932

We are a family business with a shop on Haworth Main Street in West Yorkshire.

We specialise in early English furniture

With the emphasis on quality, originality, colour and surface.

David Holmes has developed a reputation in the antique trade as one of the country's leading experts on early English Oak, Walnut and Mahogany furniture.

Christian Holmes is the 4th generation of the family to deal in Antique furniture

www.holmesantiques.co.uk

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An outstanding early 18th Century George I Mahogany Bureau of superb faded golden colour and rare small proportions. In mint condition retaining the original handles, locks, escutcheons and feet. Made from the finest Solid Cuban Mahogany, the fall front is as flat as the day it was made. This is an example from the early mahogany period and the sliding well to the interior is consistent with this, having three neatly made secret drawers hidden in the panel in front of the slide is a nice addition and shows the skill of the cabinet maker, the drawers are incredibly clean and have the original leather pulls. The key to the fall works but is a little temperamental.

A charming piece of English period furniture in the condition we love to see, it is a little gem.

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
104cm (40.94")
Date of Manufacture

Holmes Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Bureau Desk to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1129736
Holmes Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Leading experts on early english oak, walnut and mahogany furniture. Established in 1932.

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An early 18th-century mahogany slope-front bureau with three graduated drawers, brass handles, keyhole escutcheons, and bracket feet.
A Fine Small Early 18th Century Mahogany Bureau
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An early 18th-century bureau is a sloped-front writing desk featuring internal compartments for stationery and documents, situated above a series of graduated drawers and supported by bracket feet.

These pieces were primarily built from dense mahogany wood, often with oak or pine used for internal drawer linings and backboards, secured with brass drop handles and escutcheons.

Authentic period construction features hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-sawn secondary timbers, natural wood shrinkage lines, and original cast brass hardware.

A compact bureau functions efficiently as a home office workspace or hallway accent piece, offering functional storage while bringing historic wood tones into contemporary settings.

Maintain timber luster by dusting regularly with a microfibre cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish annually, keeping the item away from direct heat sources to prevent cracking.
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