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Untouched 18th Century George III Period Mahogany Bureau, C1790
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Untouched 18th Century George III Period Mahogany Bureau, C1790

18th century
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Untouched 18th Century George III Period Figured Mahogany Bureau

This charming late 18th-century George III period finely figured mahogany bureau showcases exquisite craftsmanship and timeless appeal. The fall front with brass escutcheon and original lock, opens to reveal a well-organized fitted interior, consisting of a central door with three long drawers to either side. This leads down to an arrangement of drawers, the bureau is fitted with four long graduated drawers, all adorned with elegant original brass swan neck handles and escutcheons. The piece stands proudly on bracket feet, the sides in solid mahogany, the back in original oak boards, all contributing to its classic design. Made in England, circa 1790, this bureau bookcase boasts a rich mahogany colour and is in superb original condition.

The figured mahogany exhibits a rich, warm patina. This bureau is not only a testament to exceptional craftsmanship but also a stunning example of early Georgian design, making it an ideal piece for any refined interior. Its combination of practicality and aesthetic charm makes it an ideal addition to any traditional or contemporary setting.

Height 108.5cm (42.7in)

Width 92cm (36.2in)

Depth 50cm (19.7in)

Physical Dimensions
Height
108.5cm (42.72")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Declaration

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Bureau to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1196482
Dealers Internal Reference
1440
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Untouched 18th Century George III Period Figured Mahogany Bureau
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This charming late 18th-century George III period finely figured mahogany bureau showcases exquisite craftsmanship and timeless appeal.
Anthony Short Antiques

The fall front with brass escutcheon and original lock, opens to reveal a well-organized fitted interior, consisting of a central door with three long drawers to either side. This leads down to an arrangement of drawers, the bureau is fitted with four long graduated drawers, all adorned with elegant original brass swan neck handles and escutcheons. The piece stands proudly on bracket feet, the sides in solid mahogany, the back in original oak boards, all contributing to its classic design. Made in England, circa 1790, this bureau bookcase boasts a rich mahogany colour and is in superb original condition.

fig 1. An 18th-century George III mahogany slant-front bureau featuring four graduated drawers with brass swan-neck handles and shaped bracket feet.
fig 1. Untouched 18th Century George III Period Mahogany Bureau, C1790

The figured mahogany exhibits a rich, warm patina. This bureau is not only a testament to exceptional craftsmanship but also a stunning example of early Georgian design, making it an ideal piece for any refined interior. Its combination of practicality and aesthetic charm makes it an ideal addition to any traditional or contemporary setting.

Height 108.5cm (42.7in)

Width 92cm (36.2in)

Depth 50cm (19.7in)

Height
108.5cm (42.72")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Date of Manufacture

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Bureau to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1196482
Dealers Internal Ref
1440
Anthony Short Antiques
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Archive I An 18th-century George III mahogany slant-front bureau featuring four graduated drawers with brass swan-neck handles and shaped bracket feet.

Untouched 18th Century George III Period Mahogany Bureau, C1790

Archive II An 18th-century George III mahogany slant-front bureau featuring four graduated drawers with brass swan-neck handles and shaped bracket feet. View II
Archive III An 18th-century George III mahogany slant-front bureau featuring four graduated drawers with brass swan-neck handles and shaped bracket feet. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century George III mahogany slant-front bureau featuring four graduated drawers with brass swan-neck handles and shaped bracket feet. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century George III mahogany slant-front bureau featuring four graduated drawers with brass swan-neck handles and shaped bracket feet. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century George III mahogany slant-front bureau featuring four graduated drawers with brass swan-neck handles and shaped bracket feet. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century George III mahogany slant-front bureau featuring four graduated drawers with brass swan-neck handles and shaped bracket feet. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century George III mahogany slant-front bureau featuring four graduated drawers with brass swan-neck handles and shaped bracket feet. View VIII
Archive IX An 18th-century George III mahogany slant-front bureau featuring four graduated drawers with brass swan-neck handles and shaped bracket feet. View IX
Archive X An 18th-century George III mahogany slant-front bureau featuring four graduated drawers with brass swan-neck handles and shaped bracket feet. View X
Archive XI An 18th-century George III mahogany slant-front bureau featuring four graduated drawers with brass swan-neck handles and shaped bracket feet. View XI
Archive XII An 18th-century George III mahogany slant-front bureau featuring four graduated drawers with brass swan-neck handles and shaped bracket feet. View XII
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Anthony Short Antiques

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Telephone 07595 60 33 48
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Market Square
Petworth
West Sussex
GU28 0AH
United Kingdom

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An 18th-century George III mahogany slant-front bureau featuring four graduated drawers with brass swan-neck handles and shaped bracket feet.
UNTOUCHED 18TH CENTURY GEORGE III PERIOD MAHOGANY BUREAU, C1790
Ref: SA1196482
An 18th-century George III mahogany slant-front bureau featuring four graduated drawers with brass swan-neck handles and shaped bracket feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks & Bureaux
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSlant front, Bracket feet, Swan-neck handles, Graduated drawers
  • SizeH 108.5 cm (43 in) x W 92 cm (36 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

This George III period bureau dates from the 18th century, circa 1790, and is built in England from finely figured mahogany and solid mahogany with original oak boards at the back. The wood displays a rich, warm brown tone and a natural patina across the slant fall-front, the top and the sides. The sloping fall-front secures with a brass escutcheon and keyhole, opening to an interior fitted with a central door and three small drawers on either side. Below the writing flap, four graduated drawers stack vertically, each furnished with brass swan-neck handles and keyhole escutcheons. The case rests on shaped bracket feet. Measuring 108.5 cm high, 92 cm wide and 50 cm deep, the bureau offers compact proportions suited for everyday workspace tasks in a home office, study, or living room. The lower drawers provide enclosed storage for stationery, documents, and books, while the writing surface folds down for correspondence and laptop use. The traditional Georgian silhouette and rich timber grain complement both period and modern interiors as a practical writing desk.

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Produced during the reign of King George III from 1760 to 1820, a mahogany bureau typically features a sloping fall-front lid opening to reveal a fitted writing interior, situated above a series of graduated drawers.

These pieces were constructed using solid or veneered mahogany, frequently paired with oak or pine drawer linings, hand-cut dovetail joints, cast brass swan-neck handles, and shaped bracket feet.

Authentic Georgian bureaux display hand-cut joinery, hand-sawn wood marks on drawer linings, original iron or brass locks, and natural patination around hardware contact areas.

Place the bureau in a home office or living space alongside modern upholstered seating, balancing dark timber tones with modern artwork or minimalist architectural lighting.

Preserve the original timber finish by placing the item away from direct sunlight and heat sources, dusting regularly with a microfibre cloth, and applying beeswax polish sparingly.
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