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An Important George III Mahogany Bureau Bookcase
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
for sale €8,775     $9,525
£7,500
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

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An Important George III Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

18th century
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An Important George III Mahogany Bureau Bookcase. In very good and original condition, retaining its original Ogee bracket feet, handles, locks and beautifully carved and fretted, swan-neck cornice. The bookcase also has a very good colour and waxed patina. An outstanding and imposing piece of 18th century Georgian furniture. 2540mm high, 1260mm wide and 650mm deep. English. Circa 1775.

Physical Dimensions
Height
254cm (100.00")
Width
126cm (49.61")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Declaration

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this George III Bureau Bookcase to the Georgian era.

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SA1138323
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An Important George III Mahogany Bureau Bookcase.
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In very good and original condition, retaining its original Ogee bracket feet, handles, locks and beautifully carved and fretted, swan-neck cornice.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

The bookcase also has a very good colour and waxed patina. An outstanding and imposing piece of 18th century Georgian furniture. 2540mm high, 1260mm wide and 650mm deep. English. Circa 1775.

Height
254cm (100.00")
Width
126cm (49.61")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Date of Manufacture

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this George III Bureau Bookcase to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1138323
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

English and continental furniture, mirrors and decorative objects from the 18th & 19th centuries.

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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A George III mahogany bureau bookcase featuring a carved fretwork pediment, two astragal glazed upper doors, a sloping fall-front desk, and four graduated drawers with brass handles.
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Archive I A George III mahogany bureau bookcase featuring a carved fretwork pediment, two astragal glazed upper doors, a sloping fall-front desk, and four graduated drawers with brass handles.

An Important George III Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

Archive II A George III mahogany bureau bookcase featuring a carved fretwork pediment, two astragal glazed upper doors, a sloping fall-front desk, and four graduated drawers with brass handles. View II
Archive III A George III mahogany bureau bookcase featuring a carved fretwork pediment, two astragal glazed upper doors, a sloping fall-front desk, and four graduated drawers with brass handles. View III
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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07712 651231
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Unit 1
Warren Farm Stables
Sundridge
Nr Sevenoaks
Kent
TN14 6EE
United Kingdom

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A George III mahogany bureau bookcase featuring a carved fretwork pediment, two astragal glazed upper doors, a sloping fall-front desk, and four graduated drawers with brass handles.
An Important George III Mahogany Bureau Bookcase
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A George III mahogany bureau bookcase featuring a carved fretwork pediment, two astragal glazed upper doors, a sloping fall-front desk, and four graduated drawers with brass handles.
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A George III bureau bookcase is an eighteenth-century English furniture form combining a slant-front writing desk with an upper cabinet enclosed by glazed doors. These pieces typically feature solid or veneered mahogany construction, architectural pediments, and internal pigeonholes.

Primary construction utilised solid mahogany and Cuban mahogany veneers, with secondary woods such as pine or oak for drawer linings. Decorative elements often incorporate brass drop handles, key escutcheons, and individual panes of hand-blown cylinder glass set within wooden astragal bars.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints on drawer construction, irregular hand-blown glass panes, and secondary timber displaying hand-planed marks. The brass hardware should show signs of age-related oxidisation, and the bureau interior typically displays period-correct drawer joinery.

Positioning a mahogany bureau bookcase against a neutral painted backdrop creates a focal point in a home office or living space. Balancing the dark wood tone with modern task lighting and contemporary artwork creates a functional workspace within modern decorative schemes.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply natural beeswax annually to preserve the timber finish. Maintain stable indoor humidity levels and keep the cabinet away from direct heat sources or prolonged exposure to direct sunlight to prevent wood movement and veneer lifting.
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