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17th Century Burr Walnut Bureau Cabinet
Holmes Antiques
for sale €30,420     $33,020
£26,000

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17th Century Burr Walnut Bureau Cabinet

17th century
For Sale by Holmes Antiques
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This is an exceptionally well figured William & Mary Burr Walnut Bureau Cabinet of good colour and patina in remarkable original order. The Oak drawer linings are in lovely clean original condition. The handles we believe must have been replaced shortly after the piece was made as they are fine quality examples of the period, we initially thought the handles were original but on close inspection you can make out a trace of a snipe fastening that has been fitted through the same hole. Adam Bowett talks of the type of handle fitted here with the knuckle joint and nut fixing as being superior to the basic snipe fastening that were much more common. The carrying handles, hinges and interior brass knobs are original, the bun feet are replaced. This is a rare late 17th Century Walnut Cabinet of the finest quality with well fitted shaped interiors, wonderful secret drawers, feather banding and particularly well chosen Burr Walnut matched veneers throughout.

Physical Dimensions
Height
208cm (81.89")
Width
96cm (37.80")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Declaration

Holmes Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Bureau Cabinet to the 17th Century.

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SA1156137
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
This is an exceptionally well figured William & Mary Burr Walnut Bureau Cabinet of good colour and patina in remarkable original order. The Oak drawer linings are in lovely clean original condition. The handles we believe must have been replaced shortly after the piece was made as they are fine quality examples of the period, we initially thought the handles were original but on close inspection you can make out a trace of a snipe fastening that has been fitted through the same hole.
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Adam Bowett talks of the type of handle fitted here with the knuckle joint and nut fixing as being superior to the basic snipe fastening that were much more common.
Holmes Antiques

The carrying handles, hinges and interior brass knobs are original, the bun feet are replaced. This is a rare late 17th Century Walnut Cabinet of the finest quality with well fitted shaped interiors, wonderful secret drawers, feather banding and particularly well chosen Burr Walnut matched veneers throughout.

Height
208cm (81.89")
Width
96cm (37.80")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Date of Manufacture

Holmes Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Bureau Cabinet to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1156137
Holmes Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Leading experts on early english oak, walnut and mahogany furniture. Established in 1932.

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A 17th-century burr walnut bureau cabinet featuring double arched mirrored doors above a slant-front writing desk and drawers on compressed bun feet.
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Archive I A 17th-century burr walnut bureau cabinet featuring double arched mirrored doors above a slant-front writing desk and drawers on compressed bun feet.

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A 17th-century burr walnut bureau cabinet featuring double arched mirrored doors above a slant-front writing desk and drawers on compressed bun feet.
17th Century Burr Walnut Bureau Cabinet
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A 17th-century burr walnut bureau cabinet featuring double arched mirrored doors above a slant-front writing desk and drawers on compressed bun feet.
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A bureau cabinet is a tall, two-section piece of case furniture that combines a sloping fall-front writing desk at the base with an upper storage or display cabinet. Developed in the late 17th century, these pieces frequently featured figure-rich veneers such as burr walnut, alongside fitted interior drawers and mirrored or glazed doors.

Late 17th-century bureaux were typically constructed using pine or oak carcasses overlaid with walnut or burr walnut veneers. Drawers were hand-dovetailed, featuring thick drawer linings, teardrop or engraved brass escutcheons, and were elevated on hand-turned bun feet or bracket feet.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, uneven oak or pine back panels, natural shrinkage cracks, and oxidisation on original brass hardware. The burr walnut veneer typically shows subtle surface irregularities, hand-cut veneer thickness, and an authentic aged patina acquired over centuries.

A period bureau cabinet serves as a focal piece in a home office, library, or drawing room. Its rich timber tones contrast effectively against contemporary neutral walls, providing functional hidden workspace and storage within modern living areas.

Preserving burr walnut requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels to prevent veneer lifting or timber movement. Clean the surface with a soft, dry cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish sparingly along the timber grain, avoiding silicone-based sprays and direct sunlight exposure.
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