A Fine Early 18th Century Oak Bureau of Small Proportions

Name: A Fine Early 18th Century Oak Bureau of Small Proportions
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1143618
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by Holmes Antiques

Description

A fine and rare George II Oak Bureau of pleasing small proportions, in superb original condition and a lovely colour, retaining the original handles, escutcheons, locks, hinges and beautifully shaped feet. The interior is a spectacular example, it is shaped and stepped with the most unusual feature of steps leading up to the central door. A secret compartment is fitted behind the door and operated with a metal spring catch, two further very neatly fitted secret drawers can be operated from the exterior top drawers by pushing the floor up underneath the two end interior drawers once these have been removed.

Having clean original Oak drawer linings throughout and with working keys for the fall front and interior door.

A truly outstanding period Oak Bureau showcasing the first class cabinetmaking skills of the craftsman, it is certainly one of the best we've seen.

Physical Dimensions

Height

102cm (40.16")

Width

76cm (29.92")

Depth

48cm (18.90")

Declaration

Holmes Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1143618

Dealers Notes

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

Description

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The interior is a spectacular example, it is shaped and stepped with the most unusual feature of steps leading up to the central door.

Holmes Antiques

A secret compartment is fitted behind the door and operated with a metal spring catch, two further very neatly fitted secret drawers can be operated from the exterior top drawers by pushing the floor up underneath the two end interior drawers once these have been removed.