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Outstanding Quality Antique George II Mahogany Bureau Bookcase
London City Antiques
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Outstanding Quality Antique George II Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

18th century
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Outstanding quality antique George II mahogany bureau bookcase having a shaped cornice above a mirrored door bookcase opening to adjustable shelves, candle slide above the bureau full opening to reveal a fitted interior and a leather writing surface above 2 short and 3 long oak lined drawers with original brass handles and escutcheons standing on original bracket feet

Dimensions:

Height 196.5 cm (77.36 in)

Width 73 cm (28.74 in)

Depth 50.5 cm (19.88 in)

Base H 101.5 x W 72 x D 50.5 cm

Top H 96 x W 73 x D 29.5 cm

Dated 1750

Physical Dimensions
Height
196.5cm (77.36")
Width
73cm (28.74")
Depth
50.5cm (19.88")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this George II Bureau Bookcase to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1170641
Dealers Internal Reference
1923
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Description
Outstanding quality antique George II mahogany bureau bookcase having a shaped cornice above a mirrored door bookcase opening to adjustable shelves, candle slide above the bureau full opening to reveal a fitted interior and a leather writing surface above 2 short and 3 long oak lined drawers with original brass handles and escutcheons standing on original bracket feet

Dimensions:

Height 196.5 cm (77.36 in)

Width 73 cm (28.74 in)

Depth 50.5 cm (19.88 in)

Base H 101.5 x W 72 x D 50.5 cm

Top H 96 x W 73 x D 29.5 cm

Dated 1750

Height
196.5cm (77.36")
Width
73cm (28.74")
Depth
50.5cm (19.88")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this George II Bureau Bookcase to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1170641
Dealers Internal Ref
1923
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 Georgian mahogany bureau bookcase featuring a upper cabinet with a mirrored door, a slant-front writing slope, and lower graduated drawers with brass handles.

Outstanding Quality Antique George II Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

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Archive III A Georgian mahogany bureau bookcase featuring a upper cabinet with a mirrored door, a slant-front writing slope, and lower graduated drawers with brass handles. View III
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Archive VI A Georgian mahogany bureau bookcase featuring a upper cabinet with a mirrored door, a slant-front writing slope, and lower graduated drawers with brass handles. View VI
Archive VII A Georgian mahogany bureau bookcase featuring a upper cabinet with a mirrored door, a slant-front writing slope, and lower graduated drawers with brass handles. View VII
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Archive XII A Georgian mahogany bureau bookcase featuring a upper cabinet with a mirrored door, a slant-front writing slope, and lower graduated drawers with brass handles. View XII
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A Georgian mahogany bureau bookcase featuring a upper cabinet with a mirrored door, a slant-front writing slope, and lower graduated drawers with brass handles.
Outstanding Quality Antique George II Mahogany Bureau Bookcase
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A Georgian mahogany bureau bookcase featuring a upper cabinet with a mirrored door, a slant-front writing slope, and lower graduated drawers with brass handles.
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Originating during the reign of King George II in the mid-18th century, a bureau bookcase combines a slant-front writing desk with an upper cabinet. These pieces reflect early Georgian design principles, featuring balanced proportions, fine mahogany timber, and functional interior compartmentalisation.

18th-century bureaux were constructed primarily from solid or veneered Cuban and West Indian mahogany, valued for its density and deep colour. Key structural features include hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, oak or pine secondary woods for drawer linings, and cast brass handles.

Authentic George II pieces display characteristic mid-18th-century craftsmanship, including hand-sawn timber marks, original brass escutcheons, and natural oxidisation on drawer bottoms. Look for genuine wear around the drop-down slope hinges and authentic mercurial mirror glass if applicable.

A Georgian bureau bookcase functions well as a focal point in a home office, hallway, or living room, offering modern utility as a hidden workspace. Pairing dark mahogany with contemporary lighting and lighter wall tones highlights the architectural silhouette of the piece.

Maintain mahogany furniture by dusting regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the patina. Avoid direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent timber shrinkage or lacquer deterioration.
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