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Outstanding Quality Antique George II Figured Mahogany Bureau Bookcase
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Outstanding Quality Antique George II Figured Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

18th century
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Outstanding quality antique George II figured mahogany bureau bookcase having an outstanding quality figured mahogany top with unusual shaped panelled doors opening to reveal a fitted interior consisting of four drawers, four pigeon holes and two adjustable sliding shelves above a magnificent quality bureau having a figured mahogany fall opening to reveal a fitted interior consisting of eight drawers, eight pigeon holes. The centre door is flanked by two blind fret columns above four long cockbeeded mahogany oak lined drawers with original brass swan neck handles standing on original ogee bracket feet

This bureau bookcase is 100% original and boasts a fabulous colour and patina. It has been beautifully crafted and designed

H 207.5 x W 107.5 x D 59cm

Height to fall 83cm

Date 1740

Physical Dimensions
Height
207.5cm (81.69")
Width
107.5cm (42.32")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
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London City Antiques has dated this George II Bureau Bookcase to the 18th Century.

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SA1200615
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1529
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Outstanding quality antique George II figured mahogany bureau bookcase having an outstanding quality figured mahogany top with unusual shaped panelled doors opening to reveal a fitted interior consisting of four drawers, four pigeon holes and two adjustable sliding shelves above a magnificent quality bureau having a figured mahogany fall opening to reveal a fitted interior consisting of eight drawers, eight pigeon holes.
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The centre door is flanked by two blind fret columns above four long cockbeeded mahogany oak lined drawers with original brass swan neck handles standing on original ogee bracket feet.
London City Antiques

This bureau bookcase is 100% original and boasts a fabulous colour and patina. It has been beautifully crafted and designed

H 207.5 x W 107.5 x D 59cm

Height to fall 83cm

Date 1740

Height
207.5cm (81.69")
Width
107.5cm (42.32")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1200615
Dealers Internal Ref
1529
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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Outstanding Quality Antique George II Figured Mahogany Bureau Bookcase
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A George II bureau bookcase is a piece of case furniture dating from the reign of King George II (17271760). It integrates a slant-front writing bureau, lower storage drawers, and an upper cabinet enclosed by timber or glass doors.

Primary timbers typically include dense Cuban or flame mahogany, often featuring figured veneers on door panels and drawer fronts. Secondary timbers inside drawers and back panels generally consist of oak or pine, fitted with hand-cast brass hardware.

Authentic period pieces display hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers, hand-planed timber surfaces, and original brass fittings or keyholes. The reverse of the cabinet and drawer bottoms usually show rough-sawn secondary wood with signs of natural ageing and shrinkage.

Large mahogany furniture pieces serve as focal points in modern studies, living rooms, or hallways. Pairing dark wood against neutral walls, contemporary lighting, and minimalist textiles balances the visual weight of the historic cabinetwork.

Regular dusting with a dry microfibre cloth removes surface particles. Applying a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year protects the original patina, while keeping the piece away from direct heat sources prevents timber movement and veneer cracking.
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