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Outstanding Antique George III Quality Mahogany Bureau
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Outstanding Antique George III Quality Mahogany Bureau

18th century
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Outstanding antique George III quality mahogany bureau having a quality fall opening to reveal a outstanding fully fitted interior consisting of ten drawers, a door to the centre flanked by drawers, two secret pull out letter compartments above two short and three long mahogany cockbeeded drawers with original brass handles standing on ogee bracket feet.

A splendid example with a wonderful colour and patination.

H 108cm

W 106.5cm

D 57cm

H to fall 79cm

Date 1780

Physical Dimensions
Height
108cm (42.52")
Width
106.5cm (41.93")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Bureau to the 18th Century.

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SA1198499
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260C
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Outstanding antique George III quality mahogany bureau having a quality fall opening to reveal a outstanding fully fitted interior consisting of ten drawers, a door to the centre flanked by drawers, two secret pull out letter compartments above two short and three long mahogany cockbeeded drawers with original brass handles standing on ogee bracket feet.

A splendid example with a wonderful colour and patination.

H 108cm

W 106.5cm

D 57cm

H to fall 79cm

Date 1780

Height
108cm (42.52")
Width
106.5cm (41.93")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Bureau to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1198499
Dealers Internal Ref
260C
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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A George III bureau is an 18th-century writing desk featuring a sloping fall-front lid that opens to reveal an interior fitted with small drawers and pigeonholes, situated above a series of larger storage drawers.

Fine quality mahogany was the dominant primary timber used during this period, often paired with oak or pine for secondary drawer linings and brass for decorative backplates and bail handles.

Authentic pieces generally feature hand-cut dovetail joints, original brass escutcheons, retractable loper supports for the slant front, and evidence of historical hand-planing on secondary timbers.

Position the bureau in a study or living area alongside contemporary lighting and minimalist artwork to create a clear aesthetic balance between historical craftsmanship and modern design.

Apply a high-grade beeswax polish periodically along the wood grain, keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and artificial heat sources to prevent timber cracking or finish degradation.
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