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Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Bureau Bookcase.
Ruby Antiques
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Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Bureau Bookcase.

18th century
For Sale by Ruby Antiques
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Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Bureau Bookcase in original condition handles have been replaced 100 years ago judging by the style of the handles and the leather has been replaced some time ago,other than that the rest is totally original. The bookcase needs to be cleaned and waxed .The Bureau Bookcase is well made with good quality mahogany, good astrical glazed doors with original glass,lovely classic cornice with a broken arch Pediment. Going down to the base with a fall front concealing a fitted interior over two over three drawers on original bracket feet. The measurements are 95. 25 inches high x 39 inches wide x 22 inches deep all measurements taken from the widest points.

Physical Dimensions
Height
242cm (95.28")
Width
99.1cm (39.02")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

Ruby Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase to the Georgian era.

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SA1202209
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Description
Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Bureau Bookcase in original condition handles have been replaced 100 years ago judging by the style of the handles and the leather has been replaced some time ago,other than that the rest is totally original. The bookcase needs to be cleaned and waxed .
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The Bureau Bookcase is well made with good quality mahogany, good astrical glazed doors with original glass,lovely classic cornice with a broken arch Pediment.
Ruby Antiques

Going down to the base with a fall front concealing a fitted interior over two over three drawers on original bracket feet. The measurements are 95. 25 inches high x 39 inches wide x 22 inches deep all measurements taken from the widest points.

Height
242cm (95.28")
Width
99.1cm (39.02")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Ruby Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1202209
Ruby Antiques
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An 18th-century Georgian mahogany bureau bookcase featuring an upper astragal glazed cabinet with a pediment top above a slant-front desk and four drawers.
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Archive I An 18th-century Georgian mahogany bureau bookcase featuring an upper astragal glazed cabinet with a pediment top above a slant-front desk and four drawers.

Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Bureau Bookcase.

Archive II An 18th-century Georgian mahogany bureau bookcase featuring an upper astragal glazed cabinet with a pediment top above a slant-front desk and four drawers. View II
Archive III An 18th-century Georgian mahogany bureau bookcase featuring an upper astragal glazed cabinet with a pediment top above a slant-front desk and four drawers. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century Georgian mahogany bureau bookcase featuring an upper astragal glazed cabinet with a pediment top above a slant-front desk and four drawers. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century Georgian mahogany bureau bookcase featuring an upper astragal glazed cabinet with a pediment top above a slant-front desk and four drawers. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century Georgian mahogany bureau bookcase featuring an upper astragal glazed cabinet with a pediment top above a slant-front desk and four drawers. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century Georgian mahogany bureau bookcase featuring an upper astragal glazed cabinet with a pediment top above a slant-front desk and four drawers. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century Georgian mahogany bureau bookcase featuring an upper astragal glazed cabinet with a pediment top above a slant-front desk and four drawers. View VIII
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Taunton Road
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TA6 6PS
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An 18th-century Georgian mahogany bureau bookcase featuring an upper astragal glazed cabinet with a pediment top above a slant-front desk and four drawers.
Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Bureau Bookcase.
Ref: SA1202209
An 18th-century Georgian mahogany bureau bookcase featuring an upper astragal glazed cabinet with a pediment top above a slant-front desk and four drawers.
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A Georgian bureau bookcase is a two-part piece of case furniture originating in the 18th century, featuring a slant-front writing desk topped by a glazed cabinet designed for displaying books.

These pieces were predominantly crafted from solid and veneered mahogany or walnut, featuring hand-dovetailed oak secondary timber, brass swan-neck handles, and mouth-blown crown glass panes.

Authentic 18th-century pieces typically exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, irregular hand-blown glazing, oak drawer linings with grain running front-to-back, and natural timber shrinkage over time.

Contrast the dark mahogany timber against neutral walls or deep paint schemes, utilizing the glazed upper cabinet to display ceramics, books, or modern decorative objects.

Position the furniture away from direct heat sources and sunlight, dusting regularly with a microfiber cloth and applying a beeswax polish twice annually to maintain the original finish.
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