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Late Victorian Mahogany Bureau
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Late Victorian Mahogany Bureau

1900 - 1920
Sold 10 May 2025 · Ropeworks Antiques
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Description

A good quality late Victorian Mahogany bureau with three interior drawers.

Original brass castors, working lock and key.

Very good condition.

Bureau writing surface is 74cm.

Manufactured by Cornelius Smith.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Delivery available - please contact us for a quote.

Date of Manufacture

Ropeworks Antiques has dated this Late Victorian Mahogany Bureau to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Reference Numbers
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SA1138308
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Shop is not open all the time and it is advised that if you are travelling far then it is best to call first.

Buying and selling antique and decorative furniture and related items from a riverside setting in the beautiful market town of Marlborough, home of the second widest high street in the UK.

Lovely riverfront cafe on site.

Keys present only if stated.

Description
A good quality late Victorian Mahogany bureau with three interior drawers.

Original brass castors, working lock and key.

Very good condition.

Bureau writing surface is 74cm.

Manufactured by Cornelius Smith.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Delivery available - please contact us for a quote.

Date of Manufacture

Ropeworks Antiques has dated this Late Victorian Mahogany Bureau to the 1900s.

Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1138308
Ropeworks Antiques
Ropeworks Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2012

Also on instagram - #ropeworksantiques

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Archive I A dark brown mahogany bureau featuring a cylindrical roll top, a single long drawer, turned legs, and brass pull handles. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Late Victorian Mahogany Bureau

Archive II A dark brown mahogany bureau featuring a cylindrical roll top, a single long drawer, turned legs, and brass pull handles. View II
Archive III A dark brown mahogany bureau featuring a cylindrical roll top, a single long drawer, turned legs, and brass pull handles. View III
Archive IV A dark brown mahogany bureau featuring a cylindrical roll top, a single long drawer, turned legs, and brass pull handles. View IV
Archive V A dark brown mahogany bureau featuring a cylindrical roll top, a single long drawer, turned legs, and brass pull handles. View V
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Archive X A dark brown mahogany bureau featuring a cylindrical roll top, a single long drawer, turned legs, and brass pull handles. View X
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Ropeworks Antiques

Ropeworks Antiques
Telephone 07725 509949
Location
The Old Ropeworks
Kennet Place
Marlborough
SN8 1NG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/ropeworksantiques
Verified Since Dec 2012
Items For Sale 282
Items Sold 1,701
Ropeworks Antiques
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A dark brown mahogany bureau featuring a cylindrical roll top, a single long drawer, turned legs, and brass pull handles.
Late Victorian mahogany bureau
Ref: SA1138308
A dark brown mahogany bureau featuring a cylindrical roll top, a single long drawer, turned legs, and brass pull handles.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDesks & Secretaries
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCylinder roll top, Turned legs, Inlaid stringing, Brass drop handles
  • SizeH 97 cm (38 in) x W 76 cm (30 in) x D 48 cm (19 in)

FAQs

Cylinder desks and bureaus gained popularity during the late 18th century and evolved through the Victorian era, offering a secure writing surface with a roll or cylindrical cover to conceal paperwork.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut, often featuring decorative veneer panels, inlaid stringing, and brass hardware fittings.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit period-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut dovetails, traditional finishing techniques, genuine timber shrinkage, and appropriate wear consistent with age.

Pairing a dark wood antique bureau with contemporary neutral walls and minimalist seating creates a balanced study space that highlights the rich timber tones and craftsmanship.

Maintain the timber by avoiding direct sunlight, keeping relative humidity stable, and treating the surface periodically with traditional beeswax rather than modern silicone polishes.
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