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George II Cuban Mahogany Bureau
Walton House Antiques
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Walton House Antiques

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George II Cuban Mahogany Bureau

18th century
Description

A handsome George II cuban mahogany bureau of small proportions and stunning rich colour. The interior fitted with banks of drawers and original brass plate handles

Height 38.5" 98cm

Width 34" 87cm

Depth 18.5" 47cm

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Physical Dimensions
Height
98cm (38.58")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Declaration

Walton House Antiques has dated this George II Mahogany Bureau to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1189326
Dealers Internal Reference
WH9569
Dealers Notes

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Description
A handsome George II cuban mahogany bureau of small proportions and stunning rich colour. The interior fitted with banks of drawers and original brass plate handles

Height 38.5" 98cm

Width 34" 87cm

fig 1. An 18th-century George II Cuban mahogany slant-front bureau featuring brass escutcheons, brass handles, and graduated drawers supported on bracket feet.
fig 1. George II Cuban Mahogany Bureau

Depth 18.5" 47cm

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All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated.
Walton House Antiques

Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Height
98cm (38.58")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

Walton House Antiques has dated this George II Mahogany Bureau to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1189326
Dealers Internal Ref
WH9569
Walton House Antiques
Walton House Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

Specialists in 18th and early 19th century antique furniture 19th century oils and 19th french ormolu clocks

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Walton House Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Walton House Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I An 18th-century George II Cuban mahogany slant-front bureau featuring brass escutcheons, brass handles, and graduated drawers supported on bracket feet.

George II Cuban mahogany bureau

Archive II An 18th-century George II Cuban mahogany slant-front bureau featuring brass escutcheons, brass handles, and graduated drawers supported on bracket feet. View II
Archive III An 18th-century George II Cuban mahogany slant-front bureau featuring brass escutcheons, brass handles, and graduated drawers supported on bracket feet. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century George II Cuban mahogany slant-front bureau featuring brass escutcheons, brass handles, and graduated drawers supported on bracket feet. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century George II Cuban mahogany slant-front bureau featuring brass escutcheons, brass handles, and graduated drawers supported on bracket feet. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century George II Cuban mahogany slant-front bureau featuring brass escutcheons, brass handles, and graduated drawers supported on bracket feet. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century George II Cuban mahogany slant-front bureau featuring brass escutcheons, brass handles, and graduated drawers supported on bracket feet. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century George II Cuban mahogany slant-front bureau featuring brass escutcheons, brass handles, and graduated drawers supported on bracket feet. View VIII
Archive IX An 18th-century George II Cuban mahogany slant-front bureau featuring brass escutcheons, brass handles, and graduated drawers supported on bracket feet. View IX
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The Square
Mere
BA12 6DL
United Kingdom
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An 18th-century George II Cuban mahogany slant-front bureau featuring brass escutcheons, brass handles, and graduated drawers supported on bracket feet.
George II Cuban mahogany bureau
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An 18th-century George II Cuban mahogany slant-front bureau featuring brass escutcheons, brass handles, and graduated drawers supported on bracket feet.
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A George II mahogany bureau dates from the mid-18th century (17271760) and is characterised by a sloping fall-front lid that opens to reveal a fitted writing compartment. These pieces usually feature dense Cuban mahogany construction, graduated drawers, decorative brass fittings, and sturdy bracket feet.

Georgian bureaux were predominantly crafted from dense, imported Cuban mahogany, prized for its deep colour and durability. Secondary timbers like oak or pine were used for interior drawer linings, while handles and keyhole escutcheons were cast from solid brass.

Authentic 18th-century pieces display hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-planed timber surfaces on the reverse, and heavy Cuban mahogany timber. The brass handles should show signs of age-appropriate oxidisation and cast construction details consistent with the Georgian era.

An antique mahogany bureau can be positioned in a study, living room, or hallway as a functional workstation or accent piece. Pairing the dark timber with modern abstract artwork or contemporary lighting creates an engaging visual contrast between classical structure and modern aesthetics.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the piece away from direct sunlight and artificial heat sources to prevent the wood from drying out or splitting.
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