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Exceptional George II Solid Red Walnut Writing Bureau. Circa 1750.
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£2,750

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Exceptional George II Solid Red Walnut Writing Bureau. Circa 1750.

18th century
Description

Exceptional George II Solid Red Walnut Writing Bureau. Circa 1750.

Superb colour and proportions retaing original brasses , featuring fine stepped interior with secret drawer and 3 keys. Exceptional quality.

Condition: Superb patina with inks marks to compartments and some aged scratches commensurate with use. [Supplied with a purchase receipt dated 1992 Armstrong Antiques and Fine Arts].

Dimensions:

Height = 101cm

Width = 87cm

Depth = 49cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
101cm (39.76")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Declaration

Dragoncharger Antiques has dated this George II Walnut Bureau to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1190304
Dealers Internal Reference
D:09909
Description
Exceptional George II Solid Red Walnut Writing Bureau. Circa 1750.
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Superb colour and proportions retaing original brasses , featuring fine stepped interior with secret drawer and 3 keys.
Dragoncharger Antiques

Exceptional quality.

fig 1. A George II solid red walnut writing bureau featuring a sloped fall-front lid above four drawers with brass handles, resting on bracket feet.
fig 1. Exceptional George II Solid Red Walnut Writing Bureau. Circa 1750.

Condition: Superb patina with inks marks to compartments and some aged scratches commensurate with use. [Supplied with a purchase receipt dated 1992 Armstrong Antiques and Fine Arts].

Dimensions:

Height = 101cm

Width = 87cm

Depth = 49cm

Height
101cm (39.76")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Date of Manufacture

Dragoncharger Antiques has dated this George II Walnut Bureau to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1190304
Dealers Internal Ref
D:09909
Dragoncharger Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2024

Specialising in early japanese cloisonne, edo enamel artisan period.

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Archive I A George II solid red walnut writing bureau featuring a sloped fall-front lid above four drawers with brass handles, resting on bracket feet.

Exceptional George II Solid Red Walnut Writing Bureau. Circa 1750.

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A George II solid red walnut writing bureau featuring a sloped fall-front lid above four drawers with brass handles, resting on bracket feet.
Exceptional George II Solid Red Walnut Writing Bureau. Circa 1750.
Ref: SA1190304
A George II solid red walnut writing bureau featuring a sloped fall-front lid above four drawers with brass handles, resting on bracket feet.
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  • ObjectBureaux
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge II
  • MaterialSolid Walnut, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsSlant front, brass escutcheons, bracket feet, pull-out loper supports
  • SizeH 101 cm (40 in) x W 87 cm (34 in) x D 49 cm (19 in)

This George II solid red walnut writing bureau from around 1750 stands as a practical desk and chest of drawers combined. The dark brown timber displays a rich patina with aged scratches and ink marks to the internal compartments, retaining its original brasses including shaped escutcheons and swing handles alongside a working key protruding from the sloping fall-front lid. Horizontal moulding separates the main body from the upper drawer section, while bracket feet support the base. It measures 101 cm high, 87 cm wide, and 49 cm deep. Placed in a study, library, or living room, the bureau serves as a writing desk while offering storage capacity across its exterior drawers. The fall-front opens to reveal a stepped interior with a secret compartment, accommodating correspondence and daily stationery needs. Traditional proportions suit placement against a wall in a period or transitional interior, blending utility with eighteenth-century cabinet-making design.

FAQs

Originating in mid-18th century Britain, a George II writing bureau typically features a sloping fall-front lid that opens to reveal a fitted interior writing surface, positioned over a chest of drawers supported by bracket feet.

Cabinetmakers during the George II period frequently utilised solid red walnut or mahogany, constructed using hand-cut dovetail joints, solid oak drawer linings, and cast brass drop handles with decorative backplates.

Authentic George II pieces feature hand-sawn timber marks, irregular hand-cut dovetails, original brass escutcheons, and natural timber oxidisation on underside surfaces and drawer bases.

Position a George II bureau against a neutral focal wall, pairing it with a minimalist desk lamp and modern chair to create a functional study area that bridges historical and modern design.

Keep walnut furniture away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage or fading, and apply a high-quality beeswax polish twice a year to maintain the wood grain.
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