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George II Walnut Bureau
Dickinsons Antiques
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£2,750
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George II Walnut Bureau

18th century
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A beautiful George II walnut bureau, displaying fantastic colour and patination. Crossbanded and cockbeaded drawers with a very fine herringbone detail throughout. Opening the fall reveals a well-fitted interior with an arrangement of pigeon holes, drawers and secret pull-out columns, above a sliding well. Four long drawers, fitted with original brass handles and escutcheons. Raised on shaped bracket feet.

Excellent original colour and condition, only having the back feet replaced.

Physical Dimensions
Height
103cm (40.55")
Width
96cm (37.80")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Declaration

Dickinsons Antiques has dated this George II Walnut Bureau to the 18th Century.

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SA1168160
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A beautiful George II walnut bureau, displaying fantastic colour and patination. Crossbanded and cockbeaded drawers with a very fine herringbone detail throughout.
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Opening the fall reveals a well-fitted interior with an arrangement of pigeon holes, drawers and secret pull-out columns, above a sliding well.
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Four long drawers, fitted with original brass handles and escutcheons. Raised on shaped bracket feet.

Excellent original colour and condition, only having the back feet replaced.

Height
103cm (40.55")
Width
96cm (37.80")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Date of Manufacture

Dickinsons Antiques has dated this George II Walnut Bureau to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1168160
Dickinsons Antiques
Dickinsons Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2020

Dealing in early oak and country furniture since 1958.

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An 18th-century George II walnut bureau featuring a slant-front lid above four graduated drawers with brass handles, supported by bracket feet.
George II Walnut Bureau
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A George II walnut bureau is an 18th-century British writing desk featuring a sloping fall-front lid that opens to reveal a fitted interior workspace, positioned above a chest of graduated drawers. Produced roughly between 1727 and 1760, these pieces are defined by their walnut veneers and traditional Georgian proportions.

These bureaux were typically constructed using solid pine or oak for the carcass, overlaid with book-matched burr walnut or figured walnut veneers. Construction features include hand-cut dovetail joints, brass drop handles with backplates, engraved brass escutcheons, and bracket feet.

Authentic George II bureaux feature hand-planed secondary timbers, hand-cut dovetail joints inside drawers, original brass lock plates, and natural patination on the walnut veneer. Crossbanding or feather banding framing the drawer fronts and fall-front flap is also characteristic of the period.

Position the bureau in a study, living room, or hallway as a functional focal point. Pair it with modern artwork positioned above the frame, a classic brass desk lamp, and contemporary ceramics to balance the detailed grain of the timber.

Keep the bureau positioned away from direct sunlight and active heat sources to prevent the veneer from drying or lifting. Clean the surface with a soft microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax paste annually to maintain the protective finish and patination.
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