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George II Walnut Bureau Bookcase
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George II Walnut Bureau Bookcase

18th century
Description

Circa 1740. A George II and later walnut cabinet bookcase, the top with a stylish architectural pediment centered with elegant finial, two glazed arch doors with simple astragals, revealing a well fitted interior with adjustable shelves, pigeon holes, and inlaid drawers, the base with herringbone banding with a burr walnut flap, opening to reveal a well-fitted interior, the writing surface with baize, with cupboard in the center with secret drawer, with various pigeon holes, drawers and a polished surface, the flap retains original engraved cast brass escutcheon, with a combination of two short over two full length drawers each with similar escutcheons and cast brass engraved back plates with elegant swan neck handles, resting on bracket feet.

Physical Dimensions
Height
231cm (90.94")
Width
100cm (39.37")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1193547
Dealers Internal Reference
34977
Description
Circa 1740. A George II and later walnut cabinet bookcase, the top with a stylish architectural pediment centered with elegant finial, two glazed arch doors with simple astragals, revealing a well fitted interior with adjustable shelves, pigeon holes, and inlaid drawers, the base with herringbone banding with a burr walnut flap, opening to reveal a well-fitted interior, the writing surface with baize, with cupboard in the center with secret drawer, with various pigeon holes, drawers and a polished surface, the flap retains original engraved cast brass escutcheon, with a combination of two short over two full length drawers each with similar escutcheons and cast brass engraved back plates with elegant swan neck handles, resting on bracket feet.
Height
231cm (90.94")
Width
100cm (39.37")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1193547
Dealers Internal Ref
34977
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Archive I A George II walnut bureau bookcase featuring a broken arch pediment with finial, glazed upper doors, a fall-front desk, and lower drawers on bracket feet.

George II Walnut Bureau Bookcase

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A George II walnut bureau bookcase featuring a broken arch pediment with finial, glazed upper doors, a fall-front desk, and lower drawers on bracket feet.
George II Walnut Bureau Bookcase
Ref: SA1193547
A George II walnut bureau bookcase featuring a broken arch pediment with finial, glazed upper doors, a fall-front desk, and lower drawers on bracket feet.
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A George II bureau bookcase typically dates from the mid-18th century, featuring figured walnut veneers, a slant-front bureau writing surface, lower storage drawers, and an upper cabinet enclosed by glazed or fielded panel doors.

These pieces were constructed using solid oak or pine carcase wood overlaid with burr or figured walnut veneers, complemented by hand-cut dovetail joinery, glass panes, and cast brass hardware.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-planed secondary woods, hand-cut dovetails on the drawers, original brass lockplates and handles, crossbanded veneer borders, and natural wood shrinkage consistent with 18th-century age.

Position the bureau bookcase as a central focal point in a study or living space, contrasting the dark walnut tones against neutral wall finishes and minimalist decorative objects.

Keep the wood away from direct sunlight and artificial heat sources, apply a high-quality beeswax polish twice yearly, and maintain stable indoor humidity to prevent veneer movement.
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