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Outstanding Quality Antique Italian Marquetry Inlaid Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase
London City Antiques
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Outstanding Quality Antique Italian Marquetry Inlaid Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase

1900 - 1920
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Outstanding quality antique Italian marquetry inlaid burr walnut bureau bookcase with a beautiful carved shaped cornice above a pair of marquetry inlaid carved panelled doors opening to reveal an adjustable shelved interior above a bombe shaped bureau with a fitted interior consisting of eight drawers, pigeons holes, marquetry inlaid fall and centre door above three bombe shaped drawers with original ornate brass handles, fantastic marquetry inlaid sides standing on carved walnut paw feet united by a shaped carved walnut apron.

A magnificent example displaying exceptional design and craftsmanship of first class quality.

Dimensions:

Height 232 cm (91.34 in)

Width Top Section 108.5 cm (42.72 in)

Depth Top Section 33 cm (12.99 in)

Width Bottom Section 125 cm (49.21 in)

Depth Bottom Section 60 cm (23.62 in)

Dated 1920

Physical Dimensions
Height
232cm (91.34")
Width
108.5cm (42.72")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this Italian Marquetry Bureau Bookcase to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1154609
Dealers Internal Reference
2805
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Description
Outstanding quality antique Italian marquetry inlaid burr walnut bureau bookcase with a beautiful carved shaped cornice above a pair of marquetry inlaid carved panelled doors opening to reveal an adjustable shelved interior above a bombe shaped bureau with a fitted interior consisting of eight drawers, pigeons holes, marquetry inlaid fall and centre door above three bombe shaped drawers with original ornate brass handles, fantastic marquetry inlaid sides standing on carved walnut paw feet united by a shaped carved walnut apron.
fig 1. A tall Italian burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring intricate marquetry inlays, a fall-front desk section, a serpentine lower commode, and an arched upper cabinet crowned with a shell crest.
fig 1. Outstanding Quality Antique Italian Marquetry Inlaid Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase

A magnificent example displaying exceptional design and craftsmanship of first class quality.

Dimensions:

Height 232 cm (91.34 in)

Width Top Section 108.5 cm (42.72 in)

Depth Top Section 33 cm (12.99 in)

Width Bottom Section 125 cm (49.21 in)

Depth Bottom Section 60 cm (23.62 in)

Dated 1920

Height
232cm (91.34")
Width
108.5cm (42.72")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Italian Marquetry Bureau Bookcase to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1154609
Dealers Internal Ref
2805
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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Archive I A tall Italian burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring intricate marquetry inlays, a fall-front desk section, a serpentine lower commode, and an arched upper cabinet crowned with a shell crest.

Outstanding Quality Antique Italian Marquetry Inlaid Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase

Archive II A tall Italian burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring intricate marquetry inlays, a fall-front desk section, a serpentine lower commode, and an arched upper cabinet crowned with a shell crest. View II
Archive III A tall Italian burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring intricate marquetry inlays, a fall-front desk section, a serpentine lower commode, and an arched upper cabinet crowned with a shell crest. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A tall Italian burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring intricate marquetry inlays, a fall-front desk section, a serpentine lower commode, and an arched upper cabinet crowned with a shell crest.
Archive V A tall Italian burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring intricate marquetry inlays, a fall-front desk section, a serpentine lower commode, and an arched upper cabinet crowned with a shell crest. View V
Archive VI A tall Italian burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring intricate marquetry inlays, a fall-front desk section, a serpentine lower commode, and an arched upper cabinet crowned with a shell crest. View VI
Archive VII A tall Italian burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring intricate marquetry inlays, a fall-front desk section, a serpentine lower commode, and an arched upper cabinet crowned with a shell crest. View VII
Archive VIII A tall Italian burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring intricate marquetry inlays, a fall-front desk section, a serpentine lower commode, and an arched upper cabinet crowned with a shell crest. View VIII
Archive IX A tall Italian burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring intricate marquetry inlays, a fall-front desk section, a serpentine lower commode, and an arched upper cabinet crowned with a shell crest. View IX
Archive X A tall Italian burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring intricate marquetry inlays, a fall-front desk section, a serpentine lower commode, and an arched upper cabinet crowned with a shell crest. View X
Archive XI A tall Italian burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring intricate marquetry inlays, a fall-front desk section, a serpentine lower commode, and an arched upper cabinet crowned with a shell crest. View XI
Archive XII A tall Italian burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring intricate marquetry inlays, a fall-front desk section, a serpentine lower commode, and an arched upper cabinet crowned with a shell crest. View XII
Archive XIII A tall Italian burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring intricate marquetry inlays, a fall-front desk section, a serpentine lower commode, and an arched upper cabinet crowned with a shell crest. View XIII
Archive XIV A tall Italian burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring intricate marquetry inlays, a fall-front desk section, a serpentine lower commode, and an arched upper cabinet crowned with a shell crest. View XIV
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Archive XVII A tall Italian burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring intricate marquetry inlays, a fall-front desk section, a serpentine lower commode, and an arched upper cabinet crowned with a shell crest. View XVII
Archive XVIII A tall Italian burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring intricate marquetry inlays, a fall-front desk section, a serpentine lower commode, and an arched upper cabinet crowned with a shell crest. View XVIII
Archive XIX A tall Italian burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring intricate marquetry inlays, a fall-front desk section, a serpentine lower commode, and an arched upper cabinet crowned with a shell crest. View XIX
Archive XX A tall Italian burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring intricate marquetry inlays, a fall-front desk section, a serpentine lower commode, and an arched upper cabinet crowned with a shell crest. View XX
Archive XXI A tall Italian burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring intricate marquetry inlays, a fall-front desk section, a serpentine lower commode, and an arched upper cabinet crowned with a shell crest. View XXI
Archive XXII A tall Italian burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring intricate marquetry inlays, a fall-front desk section, a serpentine lower commode, and an arched upper cabinet crowned with a shell crest. View XXII
Archive XXIII A tall Italian burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring intricate marquetry inlays, a fall-front desk section, a serpentine lower commode, and an arched upper cabinet crowned with a shell crest. View XXIII
Archive XXIV A tall Italian burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring intricate marquetry inlays, a fall-front desk section, a serpentine lower commode, and an arched upper cabinet crowned with a shell crest. View XXIV
Archive XXV A tall Italian burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring intricate marquetry inlays, a fall-front desk section, a serpentine lower commode, and an arched upper cabinet crowned with a shell crest. View XXV
Archive XXVI A tall Italian burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring intricate marquetry inlays, a fall-front desk section, a serpentine lower commode, and an arched upper cabinet crowned with a shell crest. View XXVI
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Telephone 07834 270 128
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Stutton
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP9 2SD
United Kingdom
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A tall Italian burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring intricate marquetry inlays, a fall-front desk section, a serpentine lower commode, and an arched upper cabinet crowned with a shell crest.
Outstanding Quality Antique Italian Marquetry Inlaid Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase
Ref: SA1154609
A tall Italian burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring intricate marquetry inlays, a fall-front desk section, a serpentine lower commode, and an arched upper cabinet crowned with a shell crest.
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Originating in the late seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, the bureau bookcase combined a slanted writing desk with an upper display or storage cabinet. Italian craftsmen adapted the form with elaborate figurative marquetry, veneering techniques, and curvilinear Rococo silhouettes.

These pieces typically feature solid timber frames faced with figured wood veneers such as burr walnut, olivewood, or kingwood. Decorative designs are created using intricate inlays of contrasting hardwoods, fruitwoods, bone, or mother-of-pearl, often accented with ebonised mouldings.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawers, irregularities in the thickness of hand-sawn veneers, and evidence of historical hand tools. The interior fitments and lock mechanisms should show age-appropriate patina and wear.

Position the cabinet against a neutral wall to highlight the detailed woodwork and silhouette. Balance its visual weight with contemporary lighting or understated upholstery, creating a focused study area or focal feature within a reception room.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, following the direction of the grain. Protect the timber and marquetry from direct sunlight and central heating sources, and apply a high-quality microcrystalline wax once or twice a year to preserve the finish.
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