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Early Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
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Early Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

18th century
Description

Early George III inlaid mahogany bureau bookcase

Early George III inlaid mahogany bureau bookcase, circa 1760-70, the upper section of break-arched form with fielded panelled twin doors with three adjustable shelves over four short drawers, a pair of candle stands beneath, the bureau with oyster-veneered central oval panel to the fall, enclosing central cupboard, drawers and pigeonholes, over four graduated long drawers on bracket feet

Measuring

Height 206 cms

Width 99cm

Depth 56cms

There are a few losses to the veneers in the drawer bearers which I will replace, there are two old cracks to the sides these I will leave. Overall a lovely colour and patination

Physical Dimensions
Height
206cm (81.10")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

I M Chaney Antique Furniture has dated this Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase to the 18th Century.

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Description
Early George III inlaid mahogany bureau bookcase

Early George III inlaid mahogany bureau bookcase, circa 1760-70, the upper section of break-arched form with fielded panelled twin doors with three adjustable shelves over four short drawers, a pair of candle stands beneath, the bureau with oyster-veneered central oval panel to the fall, enclosing central cupboard, drawers and pigeonholes, over four graduated long drawers on bracket feet

fig 1. An early Georgian dark mahogany bureau bookcase featuring an upper two-door cabinet, a pull-down slant writing slope revealing small interior drawers and pigeonholes, three lower drawers, and brass handles.
fig 1. Early Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

Measuring

Height 206 cms

Width 99cm

Depth 56cms

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There are a few losses to the veneers in the drawer bearers which I will replace, there are two old cracks to the sides these I will leave.
I M Chaney Antique Furniture

Overall a lovely colour and patination

Height
206cm (81.10")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

I M Chaney Antique Furniture has dated this Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1133229
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
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Archive I An early Georgian dark mahogany bureau bookcase featuring an upper two-door cabinet, a pull-down slant writing slope revealing small interior drawers and pigeonholes, three lower drawers, and brass handles.

Early Georgian mahogany bureau bookcase

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An early Georgian dark mahogany bureau bookcase featuring an upper two-door cabinet, a pull-down slant writing slope revealing small interior drawers and pigeonholes, three lower drawers, and brass handles.
Early Georgian mahogany bureau bookcase
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An early Georgian dark mahogany bureau bookcase featuring an upper two-door cabinet, a pull-down slant writing slope revealing small interior drawers and pigeonholes, three lower drawers, and brass handles.
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Emerging in the early 18th century, a Georgian bureau bookcase is a two-part item of case furniture combining a sloped-front writing desk with a fitted cabinet or bookcase section mounted above.

Primary timbers were predominantly dense Cuban or West Indian mahogany, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints, oak or pine secondary drawer linings, and cast brass handles and escutcheons.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit hand-sawn timber marks, thick veneer cuts, original brass hardware, retractable candle slides beneath the upper cabinet, and period-correct bracket feet.

Positioned in a home office, library, or living room, a mahogany bureau bookcase functions as both a dedicated writing workspace and a substantial focal point against neutral walls.

Maintain a stable indoor environment away from direct heat sources and sunlight, dust regularly with a clean microfibre cloth, and apply a natural beeswax polish sparingly once or twice per year.
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