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George II Oak Bureau Bookcase
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George II Oak Bureau Bookcase

18th century
Description

An excellent George II period oak Bureau Bookcase with 2 glazed doors to the top section and a pair of candlestick slides under. A fully fitted, stepped interior with a well and various secret drawers. 4 drawers beneath the fall, standing on bracket feet. In country house condition.

circa 1730

Physical Dimensions
Height
197cm (77.56")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Declaration

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this George II Oak Bureau Bookcase to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1142608
Dealers Internal Reference
C2319
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Description
An excellent George II period oak Bureau Bookcase with 2 glazed doors to the top section and a pair of candlestick slides under. A fully fitted, stepped interior with a well and various secret drawers. 4 drawers beneath the fall, standing on bracket feet. In country house condition.

circa 1730

Height
197cm (77.56")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this George II Oak Bureau Bookcase to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1142608
Dealers Internal Ref
C2319
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2007
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A dark oak George II bureau bookcase with glazed upper cabinet doors, a drop-down writing slope, four graduated drawers, and ogee bracket feet.
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Archive I A dark oak George II bureau bookcase with glazed upper cabinet doors, a drop-down writing slope, four graduated drawers, and ogee bracket feet.

George II Oak Bureau Bookcase

Archive II A dark oak George II bureau bookcase with glazed upper cabinet doors, a drop-down writing slope, four graduated drawers, and ogee bracket feet. View II
Archive III A dark oak George II bureau bookcase with glazed upper cabinet doors, a drop-down writing slope, four graduated drawers, and ogee bracket feet. View III
Archive IV A dark oak George II bureau bookcase with glazed upper cabinet doors, a drop-down writing slope, four graduated drawers, and ogee bracket feet. View IV
Archive V A dark oak George II bureau bookcase with glazed upper cabinet doors, a drop-down writing slope, four graduated drawers, and ogee bracket feet. View V
Archive VI A dark oak George II bureau bookcase with glazed upper cabinet doors, a drop-down writing slope, four graduated drawers, and ogee bracket feet. View VI
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Salisbury Antiques Centre

Salisbury Antiques Centre
Telephone 01722 410 634
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94 Wilton Road
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP2 7JJ
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Nov 2007
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A dark oak George II bureau bookcase with glazed upper cabinet doors, a drop-down writing slope, four graduated drawers, and ogee bracket feet.
George II Oak Bureau Bookcase
Ref: SA1142608
A dark oak George II bureau bookcase with glazed upper cabinet doors, a drop-down writing slope, four graduated drawers, and ogee bracket feet.
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  • ObjectBureau Bookcases
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialOak, Brass, Glass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsSlant front slope, Glazed cabinet doors, Bracket feet, Brass drop handles
  • SizeH 197 cm (78 in) x W 99 cm (39 in) x D 55 cm (22 in)

This George II period bureau bookcase is an 18th century oak piece finished in a dark brown colour. The upper section has two glazed doors with wooden framing, while the lower body incorporates a slant front slope above four graduated drawers fitted with brass drop handles. The entire cabinet stands on bracket feet and includes moulded cornicing along the top edge. Measuring 197 cm high, 99 cm wide and 55 cm deep, the furniture item provides practical storage and a dedicated writing surface. Such a case piece suits placement in a study, home office or traditional living space where antique timber furnishings are used for organization and display.

FAQs

A George II bureau bookcase is a dual-purpose piece of mid-18th-century furniture featuring a slant-front writing desk surmounted by a vertical glazed or panelled cabinet designed for storing books and documents.

These pieces were constructed primarily from solid English oak, incorporating hand-cut dovetail joints, cast brass handles, brass escutcheons, and clear glass panes held within molded timber glazing bars.

Authentic period examples display hand-planed timber surfaces, thick irregular dovetail joints, hand-sawn oak drawer linings, and natural age-related wear around working keyholes, drop handles, and support lopers.

Position the piece against a neutral wall in a study or living area, balancing the dark timber tones with modern sculptural ceramics or tailored lighting to create visual contrast.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a beeswax paste once annually, maintaining stable humidity levels away from direct heat sources to prevent timber movement or splitting.
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